nsupersession to the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) notification of October 9, 2020, deputy commissioner and Kohima RTA chairman Gregory Thejawelie has notified the stretch from New NST to Khuochiezhie (local ground) North Gate via Razhu Point in the State Capital as “no parking zone” with effect from October 1, 2021.
Alternate parking space has been provided at the City Centre site (Old MLA Hostel) and Khuochiezie North Gallery area. Public have been requested to adhere to the revised traffic rules.
As per the new rules, previous traffic permits allocated within the notified no parking area stands cancelled and 8 pm to 6 am has been fixed as the permitted timing for loading and unloading of goods.
Likewise, on-street parking is not permitted from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., while no parking will be allowed outside the entrances of DC’s office, commissioner’s office and SBI office for smooth flow of traffic. According to the notification, designated locations for pick-up and dropping points shall be indicated on the road.
City Centre parking entry will be at MLA junction and exit towards DC office, while Khuochiezie parking entry and exit at North Gate.The parking sites would have respective rules and regulations. This was stated in a DIPR release.
Parking sites: Meanwhile, the DC has also notified that the parking sites at City Centre, Khuochiezhie and from Post Office Y junction to Congress Bhavan would be jointly managed by Kohima Smart City Limited and Kohima Village Youth Organisation as per plans and costing presented to RTA on October 9, 2020.
The notification instructed management authorities to provide adequate signage and perform duty with diligence and due respect to general public.
The notification was issued in the larger interest of citizens and as discussed in the special meeting with RTA and other stakeholders on September 3, 2021, stated the DIPR release.