Kohima: Restoration efforts are in full swing to bring normalcy to the areas affected by the landslide that hit National Highway 29 on September 3.
As per a government update, 20 heavy vehicles were successfully allowed passage on the newly opened single lane on Friday.
Officials assured that continuous efforts are being made to restore the highway fully and ensure safe travel for all.
On Thursday, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio visited the landslide affected area, reiterating the NHIDCL to expedite the restoration process.
Taking to X, Rio wrote: “Visited landslide-affected areas along NH-29 & took stock of the current situation. Reiterated to the concerned authority to expedite restoration of regular vehicular movement. The Govt. will ensure that inconvenience to citizens is minimized & normalcy restored at the earliest.”
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