Imphal, July 14 -- The ambitious Imphal Ring Road (IRR) Project in Manipur has hit a roadblock after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reportedly withheld fund disbursement, pushing the state government into a difficult financial situation.

Sources said the ADB is reconsidering its investment in the project following alleged irregularities and poor execution of the ADB-funded Imphal-Kangchup-Tamenglong Road (IKTR) Project. The funding uncertainty has stalled progress and left the government burdened with pending contractor payments.

The 51.23-km Imphal Ring Road project, estimated to cost around Rs 1,766 crore, aims to reduce traffic congestion in Imphal by creating an alternative route around the city. The project covers parts of Imphal...