Kohima: Construction on the long-delayed Dimapur town bypass road is finally moving ahead. The state government paid land compensation for the project back in 2001, but the asphalt never touched the ground. Now, the project is back on the books. Dimapur deputy commissioner Dr. Tinojongshi Chang confirmed that funds for the road are secured under the Special Assistance for Capital Investment program for the PWD (NH).
Officials want work to start immediately. The district administration received orders to clear any remaining hurdles and submit a status report. The proposed route runs 1.2 kilometers long and stretches 150 feet wide, spanning the area from Amar Flour Mill to the Burma Camp coconut turning point. It sat dormant for over twenty years.
A joint inspection team scoured the site on Thursday. The group included representatives from the district administration, police, land records and survey, PWD (NH), the Naga Council Dimapur, the Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation, and the GB Union (Sadar). The team found no major roadblocks during their walk-through.
Demolition will be minimal. According to the DC, "Only one or two buildings may have to be demolished to facilitate construction." The local government expects the path to be cleared so the crew can break ground without further delay.
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