National Highway-2 near Phesama village, which was completely blocked on July 28 due to mudslide was cleared on Sunday. All vehicles were being allowed to pass through the stretch. Sources informed that the road clearing work was conducted by BRO with the help of the local populace.
Meanwhile, restoration work along the stretch near Peducha, which was hit by a massive landslide on July 24, was still on. All vehicles were being diverted via Peducha–Tsiesema till Sunday, sources informed.
According to NHIDCL branch office Dimapur, restoration work is being carried out round the clock. However, the work has been affected due to incessant rain leading mudslide in the area. NHIDCL said the restoration work may take another one week up to August 4, if weather conditions were favourable.
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