AIZAWL, July 3: Truck services carrying essential commodities have resumed on National Highway-6 in Mizoram after a six-day disruption caused by voluntary repair work undertaken by the Mizoram Tipper Association (MTA), officials confirmed on Wednesday.
The crucial Sairang–Kawnpui stretch of NH-6/306, which links Aizawl with Silchar in Assam, had become severely damaged due to heavy monsoon rains, making it nearly impassable for commercial vehicles. In the absence of timely government action, the Kolasib unit of the MTA took the initiative to carry out emergency repairs between June 26 and June 30.
As a result of the temporary suspension of tanker and truck services during the repair period, Mizoram faced a significant fuel shortage, affecting supply chains across the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, the MTA announced the completion of the repair work and the resumption of truck movement along the damaged section. “We were compelled to act in the face of government inaction,” the association said, adding that several commercial vehicle operators and local individuals supported the effort.
The association highlighted that the road condition had become so hazardous that several trucks suffered accidents or damage while attempting to navigate the stretch. However, with the successful completion of repairs, trucks transporting fuel and LPG began operations overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Authorities expressed optimism that the ongoing fuel crisis would ease in the coming days, as supply chains return to normal. The MTA also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the public during the repair efforts but reiterated the necessity of their intervention to restore a vital transportation link.
