According to the order, the measure was taken in the interest of public safety and to ensure the timely completion of the road improvement project. The restriction is necessary due to ongoing One Time Improvement work from Chainage Km 172+900 to Km 185+540 of NH-39 (Old).

Bituminous road-laying work along the PHQ Junction to Naga Hospital stretch is scheduled to be executed by M/s S. SEMP & Co. This was communicated by the Executive Engineer, PWD (NH), NH Division-I, Kohima.

Vehicles found parked along the restricted stretch during the designated hours will be towed away, and owners will be penalized according to relevant legal provisions. The general public has been requested to extend full cooperation for the smooth and timely execution of the development work.

This is according to a news report and information published by the Department of Information & Public Relations (DPRO Kohima), Nagaland, on October 30, 2026.

Source: IPR Nagaland, https://ipr.nagaland.gov.in/niis-news/no-parking-restriction-imposed-from-phq-junction-to-naga-hospital