The Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Kumar Ramnikant IAS, through a press release on Saturday announced the completion of restoration work on the Minor Bridge at chainage KM 200+950 on Jakhama NH-02 Kohima Mao Road. The bridge sustained significant damage during the torrential rains caused by Cyclone Remal on 28 May 2024, raising serious safety concerns for vehicular traffic.
In response to the damage, vehicular traffic restrictions for all types of vehicles were imposed starting on 29 May 2024, the same day restoration work began. Following partial restoration, restrictions were relaxed for light motor vehicles (LMVs) on 3 June 2024.
By 14 June 2024, critical repairs, including the concreting of the scoured foundation, reinforcement of the RRM wall of the abutment, and extension of the Bailey Crips from the middle of the structure to the bottom of the stream, were completed. With the restoration work finalized and a technical report confirming the bridge’s operability, all vehicular traffic restrictions will be lifted from 16 June 2024.
However, as a precautionary measure, heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) will be permitted to cross the bridge one at a time with a speed limit of 20 kmph until 20th June 2024.