Kathmandu restricts night travel on Dakshinkali-Hetauda route after rise in fatal crashes
Summary
Kathmandu District Administration Office has restricted night-time passenger vehicle movement on the Dakshinkali-Hetauda route after a series of fatal crashes. Vehicles heading toward Hetauda must reach the Farping checkpoint by 8pm, while services from Balkhu can start only after 5am.
Key Points
- Kathmandu District Administration Office has imposed night-time operating restrictions on passenger vehicles on the Dakshinkali-Hetauda route.
- Vehicles travelling from Kathmandu to Hetauda must pass the Farping Police Checkpost by 8pm, and vehicles from Balkhu can start only after 5am.
- Authorities cited rising accidents, speeding, reckless driving, poor vehicle conditions and driver fatigue as major risks on the route.
- Police and traffic units have been ordered to intensify inspections and enforcement along the route.
