The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Dimal Basha, has announced temporary restrictions on the circulation of goods transport vehicles with a total mass exceeding 20 tons. These measures are being implemented to safeguard road infrastructure against the effects of high temperatures and to enhance communication safety. The specific parameters for these temporary restrictions vary depending on the type of roadway and the forecasted weather.
On major highways, the restrictions will take effect on days when the maximum temperature is anticipated to reach 32°C or higher. The affected time window for these highways is between 11:00 and 17:30. For national, regional, and connecting roads, the criteria for the temporary circulation restrictions are stricter.
These routes will face limitations on days when the maximum temperature is forecast to be 35°C or higher, with the restriction period remaining from 11:00 to 17:30. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has stated that it will issue a daily notice detailing these restrictions after 4:00 PM. Adherence to these temporary circulation restrictions is mandated to mitigate potential damage to the road network during periods of extreme heat and to ensure public safety across key transport corridors.
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