Mangalore: Considering the weak condition of the old bridge at Panemangalore, Deputy Commissioner Dr Channappa Gowda has issued an order banning heavy vehicles on the bridge.

The DC visited Panemangalore on Wednesday following complaints by the public  and informed that trucks and buses and other heavy vehicles have been barred from using the old bridge. The TMC officer was instructed to have gates at the bridge to restrict heavy vehicles.

The DC also informed that repair works would be taken to see that the longevity of the bridge  increased.

Dinesh Bhandary,  Councilor, Anand Nayak, Tahsildar, Govind Prabhu, Bantwal Urban Development Authority Chairman and others were present.