District Magistrate, Kohima, B Henok Buchem, NCS, has imposed a no-parking restriction along the road stretch from PHQ Junction to Naga Hospital Authority of Kohima (NHAK), covering NH-02 and NH-29, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily, with immediate effect.

The restriction has been imposed in view of the ongoing One Time Improvement work from Chainage Km 172+900 (Jotsoma Bypass Junction) to Km 185+540 (Lerie Gate) of NH-39 (Old). The bituminous road-laying work along the stretch from PHQ Junction to Naga Hospital (NHAK) is scheduled to be executed by M/s S. SEMP & Co., as communicated by the Executive Engineer, PWD (NH), NH Division-I, Kohima.

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The order issued on October 29 stated that the restriction was necessary in the interest of public safety and to ensure the timely completion of the road improvement project.

Vehicles found parked along the restricted stretch during the designated hours will be towed away, and the owners will be penalised in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.

The general public has been requested to extend full cooperation to ensure the smooth and timely execution of the development work.