Assam-Agartala Highway Set to Reopen Today After Being Shut For 4 Days Due to Landslide
First Published: 25th August, 2024 19:08 IST
Dhalai DM Saju Vaheed A informed that by evening, the highway will be opened for traffic
The Assam-Agartala National Highway, which was closed for nearly four days following a massive landslide near the 47-mile area in Tripura, is expected to reopen for vehicular movement by this evening, according to officials.
As per reports, the highway developed a crack and a major portion of the road was blocked due to the landslide, which occurred on Tuesday after incessant rainfall in the region. The district administration responded swiftly by closing the highway to prevent accidents and diverting vehicles transporting essential goods, fuel, and LPG gas to Agartala via Kamalpur.
Reportedly, Dhalai District Magistrate, Saju Vaheed A, inspected the site today and confirmed that the repair work, being carried out by engineers from the Public Works Department (PWD), would be completed by noon. He further informed that by evening, the highway will be opened for traffic.
“The repair work, being carried out by engineers from the Public Works Department (PWD), will be completed by noon. By evening, the highway will be opened for traffic,” said Dhalai District Magistrate, Saju Vaheed A, during his site inspection today.
The District Magistrate further said that National Highway(NH) engineers (PWD ) are working on the national highway for three consecutive days. The disruption caused significant inconvenience as it is a vital link for transporting essential goods and daily necessities to Agartala and surrounding areas.
With the reopening of the highway, normalcy in transportation is expected to resume, easing the situation for residents and businesses dependent on this critical route.
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