Dimapur, Oct. 9 (EMN): The Union Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways has agreed to conduct one more survey for alignment of the Merangkong-Tamlu-Mon road as per National Highway specifications, according to a DIPR report.
“Regarding the issue of realignment of Merangkong-Tamlu-Mon road, chief minister had a meeting with minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari along with officials of the ministry and NHIDCL on the 5th of October, 2018 in New Delhi. According to a release from the chief minister’s office, under the earlier approved SARDP project, 80% earthwork was done by the earlier contractor M/s Gayatri along the existing alignment,” it read.
But after declaration of the road as a National Highway, the gradient along this alignment was found to be technically not 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, minister of Road, Transport and Highways agreed for a final survey for an alignment that will be as per the National Highway specifications. This survey will be completed without delay,” it stated.
