Kozhikode: The District Collector has issued an order imposing traffic control at Tamarasseri Pass. Due to the Navratri holiday, there was a huge traffic jam at the pass. In the background of this, traffic restrictions will be imposed at Tamarassery Pass during the holidays and the restrictions will continue till further order.
Restrictions are imposed on large vehicles including tipper lorries with more than 6 wheels and goods vehicles with more than 10 wheels. Large vehicles will not be allowed on holidays including Saturday and Sunday from 3 pm to 9 pm. The restriction also applies on Fridays and Saturdays adjacent to second Saturdays. Restrictions have been imposed on Mondays from 6 am to 9 pm. Also, parking of vehicles at the pass is prohibited. Illegal parking will be fined.
Buses had an accident at the 8th turn of Thamarassery pass this morning too. The accident happened when 2 KSRTC buses collided at 8th turn around 3 pm. And this past week also there was severe traffic jam. The passengers, including women and children, were trapped for hours. In this situation, restrictions were imposed on large vehicles. In the past, when there was a traffic jam, heavy vehicles were restricted at the Thamarassery pass, but later it was not implemented due to various reasons.
