Repair of damaged portion near Laitlyngkot to take days
Shillong, June 21: A major landslide cut off the Shillong-Dawki road near Laitlyngkot in East Khasi Hills district, closing the highway for all vehicular traffic on Sunday.
The landslide occurred at Chainage, ahead of main Laitlyngkot village, resulting in a complete road cut-off, according to a statement issued by East Khasi Hills district administration.
The administration has shut the road with immediate effect in the interest of public safety until further notice.
Meanwhile, the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) has assessed that repair and restoration will take a few days.
The administration has urged commuters, including tourists heading to Dawki, to avoid the affected stretch beyond Laitlyngkot village and instead take alternate routes through Shillong-Sohra-Sohbar-Dawki or via Shillong-Jowai-Amlarem-Dawki.
Motorists have been asked to follow diversion instructions issued by Police, Traffic and NHIDCL personnel on the ground, plan journeys with additional travel time, and cooperate with authorities to ensure smooth traffic management.
With monsoon conditions continuing across the region, the Deputy Commissioner Abhilash Baranwal advised travellers to stay updated on weather alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department and to dial 112 for any emergency assistance.
The administration expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the sudden closure.
