KSRTC buses, few heavy vehicles can now ply on Charmadi Ghat

Chikkamagaluru: District Deputy Commissioner K N Ramesh has permitted the movement of few heavy vehicles on Charmadi Ghat.

The traffic restrictions on heavy vehicles were in place after massive landslides hit Charmadi Ghat one-and-a-half years ago. While the movement of light vehicles had been permitted following road repairs, movement of heavy vehicles, including buses was banned.

As per the recent circular issued by the DC, KSRTC buses (normal), six-wheel lorries, tempo travellers, ambulances, cars, jeeps, minivans and two-wheelers will be allowed on the Charmadi Ghat while the restrictions will remain in place for bullet tankers, ship cargo containers, long chassis vehicles, trucks, multi-axle trucks, KSRTC Rajahamsa and heavy-loaded goods vehicles.