Deputy Commissioner K A Dayananda has issued an order banning the movement of vehicles on Agumbe Ghat Road, the major link between the Malnad and coastal districts, from April 1 to 30 due to the repair works to be taken up to prevent landslides during the monsoon.
According to a press note issued here on Friday, the light motor vehicle will have to take Thirthahalli-Koppa-Sringeri-Malaghat-Karkala (National Highway 169) route to reach Udupi.
Similarly, heavy motor vehicles such as bullet tankers, ship cargo containers, long chassis vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, multi-axle trucks, truck trailer and all heavy loaded goods vehicles, KSRTC buses have been directed to ply on Thirthahalli-Mastikatte-Siddapura-Kundapura route to reach Udupi (State Highway 52). The order will be in force until the works are completed.
