Kohima, April 22: The Deputy Commissioner of Kohima has issued an order prohibiting unauthorized roadside parking along a key stretch in the city to improve traffic flow and ensure public safety.
In a directive issued by Deputy Commissioner B. Henok Buchem, the district administration said rampant roadside parking has been causing significant traffic congestion in the area.
The order follows a joint inspection carried out on December 4, 2025, by the Sector Magistrate and ward authorities covering the stretch from Assamese Church Junction to National Highway-29 Junction under Ward-18.
Based on the findings, parking of vehicles within the Right of Way (RoW) along the identified stretch has been strictly prohibited with immediate effect.
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The administration warned that vehicles found violating the order will be towed at the owner’s expense and penalised under relevant legal provisions.
The directive also instructs the Kohima Traffic Police to install necessary signages and barricades to ensure effective enforcement of the restriction.
