Villagers block National Highway in North Tripura demanding urgent renovation
Churaibari, Jul 27, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk
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Churaibari July 27: Residents from six villages in North Tripura district on Saturday staged a road blockade on the dilapidated national highway, demanding urgent renovation.
The agitating villagers complained that the deteriorating condition of the highway has posed significant challenges for pedestrians and drivers alike. Small passenger cars have been involved in frequent accidents due to potholes and other hazards.
The affected stretch of the national highway spans approximately 13 kilometers, from Churaibari Sale Tax Office area to Noagaon.
Allegedly, no substantial repairs have been carried out on this road for the past one and a half to two years. The heavy traffic of lorries has further exacerbated the situation, rendering the road unsafe for local residents, including students commuting to school, alleged the locals.
One of the irked villagers said, “Tragically, a pregnant woman en route to Shanichara Hospital recently lost her life due to delays caused by the road’s poor condition”.
They further added, “The North District administration attempted a temporary fix by filling gaps with bricks, but this proved ineffective as the bricks were crushed by passing lorries”.
The villagers insisted that the protest will continue until the potholes are properly filled with stones and the road is repaired, ensuring safe passage for all vehicles.