The Information Team of the State Administration Council (SAC) announced yesterday that the damaged places on Pyin Oo Lwin-Nawnghkio- Kyaukme-Lashio Union Highway have been repaired and the blocked places cleared, allowing vehicles to move onto the Kyaukme Township.

The TNLA and PDF members destroyed public transport roads used for regional logistics and and blocking them with piles of earth.

The destructive activities of TNLA and PDF terrorists include cutting and blocking roads by slashing trees and creating cross pits along the PyinOoLwin-Nawnghkio-Kyaukme-Lashio Union Highway. These activities occurred at one location each near Shwenyaungpin, Nawnghkio township, Lelkyinkway village, Ohmmakha village, Goktwin Viewpoint, and Naungpit junction, as well as seven locations between Naungpit and Naungpain villages. Due to these perpetrations, travellers and vehicles were unable to use roads, causing significant disruptions and losses for the emergency health matters of locals.

After making necessary security arrangements, security forces step by step cleared the blockades made by the terrorists, starting from 6 November, and attempted to restore convenient transport for the public. 

At night of November 19, a total of 12 blocked locations were reopened. Thanks to removing barriers, the road up to Kyaukme has now been restored to regular traffic, and the security forces will continue trying to clear the remaining blockades along the Union Highway for normal operation. 

The security forces, in cooperation with residents, are making progress in conducting a counter-terrorism campaign against terrorists who destroyed public transport roads that are not military targets.

The SAC also reported that the departmental buildings, road and bridges situated in the northern Shan State were mined by the TNLA and PDF members aiming to halt commodities flow in the region.