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Commuters Stuck on NH-27 in Assam’s Dima Hasao as Road Closed, NHAI Blamed
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 10:16 AM
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Travelers on National Highway 27 in Dima Hasao district, Assam, were left stranded after the road was closed, prompting accusations of negligence against the National Highways Authority of India.
A stretch of National Highway 27 that runs through Dima Hasao district in Assam was shut, leaving dozens of commuters stranded on the road.
Motorists reported that the sudden closure offered no detour options, forcing vehicles to halt for several hours.
Local residents and the stranded travelers accused the National Highways Authority of India of neglecting road maintenance and failing to provide timely warnings.
NHAI officials have not released a comment, while district authorities said they are evaluating the cause of the blockage and will take corrective action.
The episode adds to growing concerns about infrastructure reliability in the northeastern region.
Motorists reported that the sudden closure offered no detour options, forcing vehicles to halt for several hours.
Local residents and the stranded travelers accused the National Highways Authority of India of neglecting road maintenance and failing to provide timely warnings.
NHAI officials have not released a comment, while district authorities said they are evaluating the cause of the blockage and will take corrective action.
The episode adds to growing concerns about infrastructure reliability in the northeastern region.