Sutnga-Saipung Legislator Santa Mary Shylla, on Thursday, addressed reports regarding the Rs. 290 crore sanctioned for NH 6 by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), confirming that the official sanction was granted on October 17, 2023.
In response to the blockade, the NHAI has commenced repair work on the affected section of the highway. Despite this, the JAC has decided to continue with the blockade.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) invited expressions of interest from global innovators to develop a GNSS-based electronic toll collection system, as announced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Deputy Chief Minister in-charge PWD Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday informed that he has directed the Chief Engineer (National Highways) to verify the allegation made in regards to the implementation of the road project Dawki-Amlarem-Jowai by the Dhar construction company.
Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Transport Sniawbhalang Dhar on Tuesday said he has taken up the issue concerning the dilapidated condition of the National Highway-6 with chief minister Conrad K Sangma.
The Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) on Monday sought police action against the general manager and project director of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for failing to repair the dilapidated National Highway-6.