Tripura: Major crack on NH-08 due to flood, movement restricted
Teliamura, Aug 22, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk
Teliamura, Aug 22: A massive crack on the National Highway- 08 at 47 miles area of Atharamura in Tripura forced the Khowai district administration to restrict vehicular movement on Thursday.
The crack was first noticed on Thursday afternoon, and similar cracks were later found at the 45 miles area. In addition to the cracks, soil erosion at multiple points along the edges of the road has been reported.
Upon receiving information, the Teliamura sub-divisional administration, along with police forces, rushed to the site to assess the situation. Following an on-site inspection, a report was sent to District Magistrate , Khowai- Chandni Chandran.
Later in the evening, the District Magistrate issued an order suspending vehicular movement on the NH-08 at 47 miles area. As per the order, the restriction will remain in force until the nearly 9-foot-wide crack is repaired, to prevent any major accidents.
Meanwhile, the Public Works Department (PWD) has already begun repairs on the highway in a war-footing manner.
Allegations have surfaced that the contracted firm from outside the state used substandard materials in the NH construction and irregularity led to the situation.