247/2022-2023
Aizawl, the 16th November 2022: On 19.10.2022, a meeting to discuss matter relating to 2-Laning of Aizawl Bypass including Tunnel (connecting Sairang on NH-06 to NH-02) was held under the chairmanship of Dr Lalhriatzuali Ralte, Deputy Commissioner, Aizawl District at Conference Hall, Aizawl SP Office.
The meeting was attended by all the concerned stakeholders, concerned officials and nominated prominient citizens within the affected area.
In this meeting, a PowerPoint presentation was given by NHIDCL officials on the Project Alignment and outlining the various important aspects of the Project such as details on the length and width of the Aizawl Bypass Road, construction of tunnel, etc.
The newly proposed NH-06 will enter Mizoram from Bairabi town and pass through Kolasib, Kawnpui, Aizawl, Seling, Kawlkulh, Khawzawl, Champhai and terminate near Zokhawthar village at Indo-Myanmar border.
It is estimated that the Aizawl Bypass Road will reduce traffic congestion in build-up areas of Aizawl, improve road safety, reduce the distance between Silchar, Assam and the new Multi Modal Transport Route. It will also reduce the total transportation costs within the State of Mizoram.
Among the four alignment options shortlisted, the final alignment for the proposed bypass road has been selected. The proposed road alignment passes Sairang, Chaltlang, Bawngkawn, Durtlang, Muanna Veng, Zuangtui, Muthi, Sesawng and Seling.
The overall length of the proposed Aizawl Bypass Road is approximated at 34.500 Kms, the proposed Right of Way (ROW) varies from 24.0m - 90.0m with a formation width of 12m for 2 Lane portion and 46.3m for 4 lane portion. The take-off point for the proposed Bypass Road is near Sairang village and the merging point is near Phaibawk village. There will be 2 major and 2 minor junctions with 10 major bridges and 1 minor bridge. A tunnel with a twin tube 2 Lane Tunnel type as per specifications of IRC: SP-90-2019 and relevant IRC standards and MoRT&H guidelines is proposed to be constructed. The construction of the tunnel will be done through the method of Drilling & Blasting and it will be approximately 2.5Kms in length.
