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The Road from Thantlang town in Chin State Myanmar connecting to Sangau town in South Mizoram was first constructed by Chin people living in the area. Now, the military government in Myanmar (Burma) has taken up the job. This new road will really be convenient for Chin people. Read excerpt from Khonumthung news.21 December 2009: The Burmese military junta is constructing a new Indo-Myanmar border road for developing Chin state, in western Burma.

(Indo-Myanmar Border Road in Mizoram. Indo-Myanmar border Road via Zokhawthar near Champhai is operational - as shown in the picture above, it has been the main entry point for Burmese nationals legally to Mizoram for visit and other purposes).

A stretch of 12 feet from Thantlang town to western Tiau village has already been laid. It is being widened and will continue till Saisi Chuak River, on the Indo-Myanmar border area. It will be connected to a road from Mizoram state.

The length of the road will be about 68 miles and it will connect with a road from Sangau, Lawngtlai district Mizoram state. “The construction is being done but it has to be widened. It will be a great boon for the Chin people and Miozram state,” he added.

(Indo-Myanmar Border Road enlarged map)

The road has to touch five junction roads in Sangau village, Lawngtlai district to Mizoram state. Essential commodities and electronic goods can be traded more easily between India and Burma soon.

Read the detail from Khonumthung News.