Dimapur: The affected stretch of NH-02 at Phesama sinking zone along the Kohima-Mao section has been partially restored and opened for one-way traffic for up/southbound vehicles with immediate effect.Kohima district magistrate B Henok Buchem, in a circular on Tuesday, said light motor vehicles, school buses and ambulances will be permitted during two designated time windows from 7 am to 10 am and 3 pm to 5 pm.Students in uniform and ambulances are exempted and permitted to travel in both directions during these hours.The affected stretch will remain completely closed to all vehicular traffic during the remaining hours to facilitate completion of the restoration works.Heavy commercial vehicles and other heavy transport vehicles bound for Manipur and Jakhama sub-division will continue to remain restricted.All Kohima-bound vehicles have been directed to continue using the alternative route via Phesama–Kisama/Kigwema through Rhododendron Resort. The existing alternative routes and diversions will remain operational.NHIDCL, along with contractors and authority engineers, has been directed to ensure deployment of machinery and adequate manpower at the site from 6 am daily to expedite the remaining restoration works and address any unforeseen weather disruptions or emergency clearance requirements.
