New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- The Dindigul district administration has prohibited passenger and goods vehicles exceeding 12 metres in length from operating on six routes leading to Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu. According to an official notification issued by the Dindigul district administration on November 4, the ban will take effect on 1st December, 2026, to mitigate traffic congestion at the popular hill station while ensuring the safety of tourists and local residents.

The order was issued by Dindigul District Collector Dindigul's Durgamoorthy under Rule 370(1) of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Vehicle operators have been requested to comply with the new limitations and operate vehicles 12 metres or less on the specified routes. The t...