
NH-415 closure causes traffic gridlock, sparks outrage in Arunachal
With vehicles rerouted, long traffic snarls persisted throughout the day, triggering widespread frustration on social media.
Citizens criticised the timing of the construction, questioning why major roadwork was initiated at the onset of the rainy season. Many accused the administration of poor planning and lack of foresight.
In a related development, the Itanagar Bench of the Gauhati high court reprimanded the Arunachal Pradesh govt and central authorities over the deteriorating condition of NH-415 between Itanagar and Banderdewa.
A division bench comprising Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Arun Dev Choudhury passed the order while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL No. 11/2024) filed by Naharlagun resident Vijay Jamoh and another petitioner.
During a recent visit to the under-construction High Court building in Naharlagun, the judges found the adjoining road "unmotorable." Advocate general I Choudhury later raised the issue with chief minister Pema Khandu.
The case concerns the four-laning of NH-415 from km 40+430 to km 51+735 under EPC mode.
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