Rigid pavement will ease traffic congestion in Ukhrul town, says EE PWD Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik

Ukhrul, March 09 2026: The ongoing construction of rigid pavement in Ukhrul town is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and road obstruction, Executive Engineer (EE) of the Public Works Department (PWD), Ukhrul Division, Garnish Kashung has said.

Speaking to our correspondent, Kashung stated that once the construction work is completed, the long-standing public concerns regarding traffic jams and road blockages in the town would be resolved to considerable extent.

He informed that the department had earlier submitted a proposal for construction of rigid pavement covering about 30 km across the entire Ukhrul town area.

However, the State Government approved only 13.23 km of the project and sanctioned Rs 24 crore for its implementation.

The project includes construction of rigid pavement using interlocking paver blocks as well as thin white topping at different locations within the Ukhrul headquarters.

The work order for the project was issued in June 2025 and the project has been divided into eight packages.

The improvement works cover several important road stretches, including the road from District Headquarters Ground to BRTF Junction, Western Link Road to Phungreitang, Western Hamleikhong to West Phungreitang Community Hall area, Kamphasom, Harkuikathe, Gandhi Chowk to Western Circular Road, Eastern Circular Road to Kamphasom Polling Station, approach road to the Town Hall and the stretch from 6th MR Eastern Road via Seventh Finance area.

According to the EE, the project has been awarded to three contractors for implementation.

The contractors have already started laying the Granular Sub Base (GSB) at various locations in Ukhrul town.

He further explained that the road width will generally be up to 12 feet or less depending on the existing road size, and the project is expected to be completed within a period of 12 months.

Providing details of the construction, Kashung said the rigid pavement with interlocking paver blocks consists of multiple layers including Granular Sub Base (GSB), Dry Lean Concrete (DLC), M-30 grade concrete of about three inches thickness and paver blocks.

He also pointed out that scarcity of water during the construction period remains a major challenge, as large quantities of water are required for proper curing and setting of cement.

Appealing to the public for cooperation, the EE said temporary traffic regulations may be necessary during the construction period and requested residents to bear with the inconvenience and support the work until the curing process of the concrete is completed.

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