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NH-27 closed in Assam’s Dima Hasao, commuters stranded
Commuters faced severe disruption on National Highway-27 at Gerhem, along the Maibang-Mahur stretch in Assam's Dima Hasao district, after an approach road was closed from the morning of 10 October due to ongoing construction work. The sudden closure led to a long queue of vehicles near an under-construction bridge, leaving commuters stranded.
Locals alleged that crossing the bridge has become difficult because of a high road breaker on the structure. No officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) or the construction company were present at the site to manage traffic or assist motorists. The incident has renewed concerns over public convenience and road safety at construction sites on the highway. Commuters are seeking immediate intervention from authorities for proper traffic management.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The closure of NH-27 in Dima Hasao directly affects thousands of daily commuters on a key highway in Assam's hill district. The absence of NHAI or contractor staff at the site suggests inadequate planning for construction-related traffic disruptions. The complaint of a high road breaker on the bridge points to unresolved design or safety issues that could cause vehicle damage or accidents. Commuters have called for immediate intervention, but the source names no specific authority response or timeline for restoring full movement.
That leaves the key next step unclear: whether NHAI will deploy traffic management staff or adjust the construction schedule to prevent a repeat.
Source: indiatodayne.in
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