Minister Reviews Progress of Damaged Haflong–Lumding Highway Stretch

Hills Live News Desk
Haflong, June 13: Dima Hasao Guardian Minister Krishnendu Paul on Friday reviewed the reconstruction work on the 3.4-km damaged stretch of the Haflong–Lumding National Highway at Gerem under Niriambanglo. Accompanied by ADC Shaurya Sharma, the Minister also assessed progress on the proposed alternative road project.
Officials informed him that the status report for a 1.3-km alternative route has been prepared and the tender process is underway, with tenders scheduled to be opened on June 18. Stressing the need for speedy execution, the Minister directed concerned departments to expedite the work and ensure a permanent solution.
A review meeting on the highway restoration and alternative road project has been convened in Silchar on June 17, with officials from the district administration, NCHAC and NHAI expected to participate. The damaged highway stretch, severely affected during the 2022 natural calamity, remains a priority project for restoring connectivity between Dima Hasao, Barak Valley and other parts of Assam