Shillong, Jan. 13 -- The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL)'s efforts to complete the first package of the Shillong-Dawki road project in Meghalaya are facing significant delays due to a lack of clearance from the Indian Army.

According to an NHIDCL official, bitumen laying work on approximately 8 kilometers of the road is progressing well, except for sections passing through Army-controlled areas.

The first package, a crucial four-lane stretch from Rilbong to Upper Shillong, encounters challenges due to the presence of Defense establishments.

A major hurdle is the delay in obtaining Army permission to construct a boundary wall, a critical step for project advancement. The plan includes a vehi...