Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner prohibits movement of heavy vehicles on Agumbe Ghat with effect from June 15

Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti has issued an bid prohibiting the question of dense vehicles connected the Agumbe Ghat (NH 169A) with effect from June 15 until the extremity of monsoon. The prohibition aims to forestall harm to the ghat during the rainy season.

The determination follows an summation successful dense conveyance postulation connected the agelong aft Hulikal Ghat was closed for repairs pursuing a landslide that claimed 3 lives successful April this year. In a communiqué from the territory medication connected June 11, the Deputy Commissioner noted that continued question of dense vehicles connected the Agumbe Ghat could origin harm to the roadworthy surface, peculiarly during monsoon, disrupting postulation for commuters and those accessing hospitals successful the coastal region.

The Superintendent of Police had recommended the closure for dense vehicles connected these grounds. Under the provisions of the Central Motor Vehicle Act and the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules, the Deputy Commissioner issued the bid and suggested alternate routes.

Those heading to Udupi from Tirthahalli tin instrumentality the Nagara-Nagodi-Kolluru-Udupi way oregon question via Sringeri-Bajagoli-Karkala-Udupi. Similarly, those heading to Tirthahalli from Udupi whitethorn usage the Kundapura-Kollur-Nagodi-Nagara way oregon spell via Karkala-Bajagoli-Kerekatte-Sringeri.