The District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills has imposed an order under Section 144 of the CrPC to prohibit the plying of heavy vehicles in excess of 15 tonnes over the Umiam Bridge with immediate effect.
This order has been issued to regulate traffic and to avoid further damage to the bridge, the District Magistrate said.
The order said such vehicles with excess load should proceed towards Shillong bye pass through Mawryngkneng.