SKK irked by deplorable road connecting Zunheboto town

A stretch of the NH No-720A connecting Zunheboto which is in a deplorable condition. According to SKK, the road was constructed only a year ago. (Photo Courtesy: SKK) 
 

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 31 (MExN): The All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) has drawn the attention of the Engineer-in-Chief, PWD (National Highway) with regard to the extremely poor road condition within the stretch of NH No-702A connecting Zunheboto town.

In a representation, the SKK stated that the work order was awarded to M/s Multi Builders on May 23 2017 with an amount of Rs 5, 36, 74, 139, 93/- for “improvement of riding quality on NH-702A in Nagaland from km 40.00 to km 53.00.” 

Even though the work was completed only a year ago, the SKK said it has come as a shock for commuters on the poor workmanship during the whole construction period. It stated that the present road condition has now gone from bad to worse and that public safety is at high risk as verified by SKK officials during inspection. 

In this connection, the SKK has called upon the concerned authority to affect quality work along the stretch of the NH connecting Zunheboto town, as per the prescribed specification without delay in the interest of the public and students community in particular. 

Meanwhile, the SKK, has appealed all the contractors and inspection officers of the department to carry out quality work as per the specifications for the ongoing works under PMGSY Phase IX Batch (2017-18) Satakha to Momi, Satoi to Ikiye to Itovi, Achikuhu to Yevishe, Yeshito to Kikhevi via Khatara, Satoi to Tsuruhu and Tokiye to Thokihimi. 

Stating that it is closely monitoring the works, the SKK cautioned that contractors will be equally held responsible for any poor quality work and stringent steps initiated to blacklist their firms.