A new traffic island was inaugurated on Saturday at Sewak Gate junction, Mokokchung town by SP Mokokchung Aotula Imchen, which was funded and constructed by Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI).
Speaking at the programme, Aotula acknowledged the MCCI for the contribution and the land owners for their generosity and said that the traffic island was a long-felt need which had now been fulfilled.
Meanwhile, Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce & Industry president Tsukti Longkumer said that it was a Christmas gift to the people of Mokokchung from the business community while Mongsenbai ward chairman Temjensangba also said that the Sewak Gate market area had become a busy commercial pocket with heavy traffic flow till late evening.
In this regard, he requested the authorities to depute traffic police personnel now that the traffic island has been built. Later, Ungma village council chairman Nungshilepden Jamir also spoke on behalf of the land owners.
It may be mentioned that the traffic island is located in the trijunction of NH 02, NH 202 and NH 702D with a booming market area located at Mongsenbai ward.