Kohima, 12th August 2026 (Nokinketer News): In view of the intermittent fall of debris from adjoining hill slopes and the continuous sinking of the road at the Phesama Sinking Zone along the Kohima-Mao section of National Highway-2, the District Magistrate, Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, has imposed a series of restrictions and issued advisories with immediate effect to ensure public safety and prevent accidents.

The affected stretch between Chainage No. Km 191+840 and Km 192+100 has been severely compromised due to road sinking and falling debris, disrupting normal traffic movement.

According to an order issued on August 11, all heavy commercial vehicles bound for Manipur or Jakhama Sub-Division will be restricted at Peducha under Sechu Zubza Sub-Division. The vehicles will be released periodically depending on the progress of restoration works and prevailing road conditions.

Kohima Traffic Police has been directed to deploy personnel at Peducha and other strategic points to strictly enforce and regulate the restriction.

Manipur-bound heavy vehicles have been advised to take the alternate route through Peren district, subject to the existing regulations imposed by the Peren district authorities. In case of emergencies, the Kohima-Jessami and Chakhabama-Zunheboto roads may also be utilised.

Meanwhile, light motor vehicles (LMVs) will continue to be diverted through the Phesama-Kisama-Kigwema route via Rhododendron Resort for two-way traffic. The alternate route is being maintained by the Executive Engineer, R&B South Division.

The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), PMU-Jakhama, has been directed to mobilise maximum machinery and manpower and undertake restoration works at the sinking zone daily from 6 a.m. The works will focus on continuous debris clearance and stabilisation of the affected road stretch.

For safety reasons, pedestrians have also been strictly advised against crossing through the affected landslide section.

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