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Guwahati: Dima Hasao residents are demanding immediate fixes for the crumbling Mandardisa-Maibang National Highway. Despite the successful completion of the 49-kilometre Nrimbanglo-Jatinga and Jatinga-Harangajao stretches, which improved regional connectivity, the remaining route remains a death trap. Potholes and stripped blacktop define the road today.
The two-lane Nrimbanglo Tunnel is a major safety hazard. Damaged surfaces plague the interior, while a lack of warning signs and cautionary boards leaves motorists vulnerable to accidents. Local groups have repeatedly petitioned the Dima Hasao district administration, but they report that their appeals have not resulted in any substantial improvement.
The road is also obstructed by the lingering aftermath of a 2022 landslide near Kalachand. Soil and rock debris remain piled on the site, forcing motorists to navigate a single lane for years. Locals argue that the National Highways Authority of India is failing to maintain the route. Residents stated, "The highway has also suffered damage from a landslide near Kalachand during the natural disaster in 2022."
Public frustration is mounting. The community insists on a total cleanup of landslide debris, restoration of the road surface, and mandatory installation of safety signage inside the tunnel to prevent future tragedies.
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