(Left) A cyclist rides past a long line of stranded trucks on the Dimapur Bypass of National Highway-29, where the upward movement of heavy vehicles beyond the Chathe River Bridge has been restricted for 96 hours starting October 4, due to a landslide near the Old KMC dumping site and vehicle buildup at Sechu-Zubza and Khuzama. This marks the second major stranding after a similar disruption that began in the middle of August. (Right) A deep and large crater with a dislocated piece on the Chathe River Bridge posing serious risks to commuters, especially during rain when it is concealed by water. Several potholes and craters adorn the bridge as well as the stretch leading to Chümoukedima. Despite frequent patchwork, the use of only stone gravel without proper maintenance results in the rapid deterioration of both the bridge and the stretch, leaving the infrastructure in a continuous state of disrepair. (Morung Photos)