Now, very heavy vehicles allowed on Shiradi Ghat

The stretch at Donigal that was damaged in a landslip has been restored

The Hassan Deputy Commissioner on Saturday allowed movement of very heavy vehicles via Shiradi Ghat on National Highway 75 through the restored road stretch near Donigal in Hassan district. However, all the traffic had to move in a single file on the affected stretch. All types of vehicles will be allowed during daytime, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m, Hassan Deputy Commissioner R. Girish in his order said. Vehicular traffic was prohibited through Shiradi Ghat since July 22 after a landslip at Donigal. Later, vehicles up to 20 tonne gross weight were allowed to operate since August 16. The NHAI, which undertook restoration work, recommended to the Hassan district administration on August 19 to allow movement of very heavy vehicles through the stretch during daytime in a single file.