KOHIMA, Dec 3: In anticipation of the 25th Hornbill Festival stone-pulling ceremony on December 4, the Kohima Police has issued a traffic advisory to ensure smooth proceedings during the event.
The Kohima-Mao National Highway-02 stretch, specifically from Jakhama Military Station to Kisama Heritage Village’s second gate, will remain closed to traffic from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM on the event day. To facilitate the diversion of traffic, alternative routes have been arranged for both passenger and Manipur-bound vehicles.
Vehicles traveling from Manipur will be diverted via Viswema, Kidima Prayer Park, Kezocha, Chakhabama, New Secretariat, Meriema, IG Stadium, and T. Khel Model Road. Similarly, vehicles heading to Manipur from Dimapur will follow the same route in reverse.
Public transportation services will also see modifications during the ceremony. While the NST shuttle buses operating from Kohima will continue as usual, the shuttle bus service from Kigwema to Kisama will remain suspended.
Kohima Police have urged citizens to cooperate fully with the traffic regulations and support the successful conduct of the stone-pulling ceremony.
