KOHIMA, OCTOBER 9 (MExN): Following concerns expressed by the people of Wakching regarding realignment of the Merangkong-Tamlu-Mon road, the government has agreed for a final survey for an alignment that will be as per the National Highway specifications.
This survey will be completed without delay, informed a report from the DIPR.
The Chief Minister reportedly held a meeting with the Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari along with officials of the Ministry and NHIDCL in New Delhi on October 5.
According to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office, under the earlier approved SARDP project, 80 percent earth work was done by the earlier contractor M/s. Gayatri along the existing alignment. However, after declaration of the road as National Highway, the gradient along this alignment was found not technically feasible, as per National Highway specifications. So, a new alignment was suggested but the villages of Wakching area raised objections as the new alignment will not be touching their villages.
In view of the concern expressed by the villages, and as requested by Chief Minister, the Union Minister agreed for a final survey for an alignment that will be as per the National Highway specifications.
