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MAGWAY DIVISION – The Gantgaw District Battalion 6 (LSRPDF) announced on Tuesday (October 24) that a landslide blocking the Saw-Seikphyu road segment was repaired and a passage was made within hours.
On October 23, around 10:00 a.m., a landslide occurred on the Saw-Seikphyu Road, between Ngaga Pwet Mountain and 44 miles. Due to the collapsed land, the road was damaged and more than 20 vehicles were stuck.
Therefore, locals led by Gantgaw District Battalion 6 cleared fallen trees on the road and re-adjusted the road with a backhoe car for almost four hours before the road was reopened.
“It took about 4 hours for us to clear the road and wait until the backhoe arrived. The (backhoe)car had to come from afar. We also provided water and food to people who were stuck in cars while the road was being repaired. The travelleds didn’t have anything to eat while they were stuck on the road,” said an official from Gantgaw PDF Battalion 6.
The Saw-Seikphyu road section was damaged by a landslide of up to 30 feet on October 23 morning, and it collapsed again in the evening, so repairs were made once more, stated the PDF official.
People of Laung Shae area mainly rely on the Saw-Seikphyu Road for trade, and the damage by landslides needs to be consulted and repaired by expert engineers for long-term use, the officer continued.
Due to the weather conditions, more landslides may occur, so travelers are advised to enquire information from Gantgaw PDF for safe travel.