Nagaland: Heavy vehicles restricted on NH-329A bridge at Razaphe

The office of the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Dhansiripar, Vejoyo Swuro, has issued an order restricting the movement of heavy vehicles on a minor bridge located at chainage 65.625 km near Razaphe village along NH 329A due to safety concerns. The communication was issued by Shreyansee Jain, SDO (Civil) (HQ) in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chumoukedima.
A DIPR report stated that according to the order dated March 3, 2026, the bridge was found to be in an unsafe and vulnerable condition following a report received by the office. Upon physical verification, authorities observed that the structural components of the bridge have significantly weakened, making it unsafe for normal vehicular movement.
The order stated that continued movement of heavy vehicles along the stretch could pose serious risks to public safety and further aggravate the damage to the deteriorating bridge.
In view of the situation, only light motor vehicles will be allowed to ply over the minor bridge at the specified location until necessary restoration works are carried out by the concerned department.
The order further stated that any individual found violating the order will be penalized as per the provisions of law.
Authorities have also urged the public and transporters to comply with the order in the interest of public safety until repair works on the bridge are completed.