Arunachal: Traffic partially restored on Joram-Koloriang Highway after rockfall disruption

Traffic movement on the Joram-Koloriang highway (NH-713) was partially restored following a rockfall that disrupted connectivity between Kra Daadi and Kurung Kumey districts in Arunachal Pradesh. 

The incident occurred near the Meer and Guhatarak areas, a known rocky sliding zone.

The road was cleared swiftly by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), which deployed JCBs and other machinery to remove the debris. 

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Deputy Commissioner of Kurung Kumey, Vishakha Yadav, IAS, confirmed that the damaged section falls on the district border and that NHIDCL, the executing agency of Package-5 of the highway project, acted promptly to restore connectivity.

Traffic to Koloriang and from Itanagar and Palin has resumed, though with partial restrictions. DC Yadav has directed the highway authorities to implement preventive measures to avoid future disruptions in this vulnerable stretch.