DC Kohima, B Henok Buchem, officials of District Administration, NHIDCL, and contractors reviewing the progress of ongoing works along National Highway 29 (Kohima-Jessami road) at the DC's Office, Kohima on August 25. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, August 25 (MExN): The Kohima District Administration reviewed the progress of ongoing National Highway 29 works along the Kohima-Jessami road connecting Kohima to Phek during a meeting with NHIDCL and contractor officials on Tuesday.
The meeting at the Deputy Commissioner's Office reviewed issues affecting the progress of works, including sinking zones, road maintenance, granular sub-base (GSB) and wet mix macadam (WMM) works, drainage, culverts, shoulders and protection works.
The contractor committed to commencing major GSB, WMM and dense bituminous macadam (DBM) works from September 12 and completing the identified works under the Kohima section of NH-29 by the first week of October. Deputy Commissioner Kohima B Henok Buchem directed the contractor to improve the pace of work and ensure timely deployment of machinery, manpower and materials.
He also urged NHIDCL and the EPC contractor to take local considerations and sentiments into account while executing the road construction works. The district administration, he said, would provide necessary support in resolving issues within its jurisdiction and monitor progress against the timelines committed by the contractor.
