Kohima, July 31 (MExN): The District Magistrate of Kohima, B Henok Buchem, NCS, has ordered the temporary closure of a vulnerable stretch of National Highway-2 at the Phesama Sinking Zone for 12 hours on August 2, to facilitate urgent restoration works and ensure public safety. During the shutdown, all Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) will be diverted via the Phesama–Kisama/Kigwema route through Rhododendron Resort, which will operate two-way traffic. The District Magistrate has appealed to the public for full cooperation during the temporary closure, emphasising that the measure is essential for public safety and the smooth execution of restoration works. Phek-Chozuba stretch of NH-702A blockedMeanwhile, in view of the occurrence of a major landslide and mudslide at Km.161+700 near Surhoba Village, the Phek-Chozuba stretch of NH-702A has been completely blocked to vehicular traffic. During the period of restriction, commuters have been advised to use the alternate route via Phek-Khuza-Mutsale-Phuhgi-Sukruzu Chozuba and vice versa may be utilized.