A review meeting involving the District Administration, National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and contractor officials was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Kohima, on August 25 to assess the progress of ongoing works along National Highway 29, Kohima-Jessami Road.
The meeting reviewed various issues affecting the progress of works, including sinking zones, road maintenance, GSB and WMM works, drainage, culverts, shoulders and protection works.
The contractor committed to commencing major GSB, WMM and DBM works from September 12 and completing the identified works along the Kohima section of NH-29 by the first week of October 2026.
Deputy Commissioner Kohima B. Henok Buchem stressed the need for visible improvement in the pace of work and directed the contractor to ensure timely deployment of machinery, manpower and materials. He also urged NHIDCL and the EPC contractor to take local considerations and sentiments into account while carrying out the road construction works.
The Deputy Commissioner said the district administration would extend necessary support in resolving issues within its jurisdiction and closely monitor progress against the timelines committed by the contractor.
