After six days of complete disruption, truck movement resumed on National Highway-6/306 in Mizoram on Wednesday, bringing relief to thousands across the state who were facing fuel shortages and dwindling supplies of essentials. The reopening comes after the Mizoram Tipper Association (MTA), Kolasib unit, voluntarily undertook emergency road repairs on the Sairang-Kawnpui stretch, which had been rendered impassable due to heavy monsoon rains between June 26 and 30. This highway, often referred to as Mizoram’s lifeline, connects Aizawl to Silchar in Assam and is the state’s primary corridor for essential commodities, including fuel, LPG, medicines, and food supplies. The blockade had caused widespread concern, leading to long queues at fuel stations and fears of prolonged disruption.
In the absence of timely government intervention, the MTA took the initiative to close the affected road section and began repairs with the help of local commercial vehicle operators and volunteers. The association confirmed that work was completed by Tuesday evening, allowing truck services, including fuel and LPG tankers, to resume operations early Wednesday. “The road condition had deteriorated so badly that no heavy vehicle could pass. We were left with no option but to act,” said a representative of the MTA. “We thank all those who supported us on the ground. Without this joint effort, the crisis would have worsened.”
While the blockade caused temporary inconvenience and panic buying in Aizawl and nearby markets, officials now say the situation is gradually stabilising. Fuel stations have resumed supply, and delivery trucks are making their way back into the interior districts.
