KARACHI: The Karachi administration has imposed a daytime ban on dumpers and heavy vehicles entering the city for two months, according to an official notification.
Under the new order, heavy traffic will not be allowed within city limits from 6am to 10pm. The decision has been taken to control traffic flow and reduce road accidents, which have increased sharply in recent months.
The authorities have also announced designated routes for heavy vehicles allowed to move during daytime hours.
Heavy vehicles coming from the Super Highway will be directed towards the New Karachi Industrial Area, while traffic arriving from the National Highway can move towards Godam Chowrangi and Yunus Chowrangi.
According to the notification, heavy vehicles will be permitted to travel from Dawood Chowrangi to Jam Sadiq Bridge. Vehicles using the Northern Bypass may proceed towards Paracha Chowk and Siemens Chowrangi.
Traffic from the Northern Bypass will also be allowed to access Gulbai and Mauripur on the way to Karachi Port. Vehicles using Link Road Kathore have been permitted to travel towards the Sassi Toll Plaza.
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Officials said the restrictions will remain in force for two months and warned that strict action will be taken against violators under traffic laws.
Karachi has witnessed a sharp rise in traffic accidents this year, many of them fatal. Several incidents have sparked public anger, with people setting fire to vehicles involved in deadly crashes.
The growing number of high-speed dumper truck accidents, causing deaths and injuries, has forced the authorities to introduce these safety measures.
According to a report, at least 536 people lost their lives in traffic accidents during the first eight months of 2025, including 60 deaths involving trucks.
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Police data up to August shows that 25 people died in bus accidents, 11 in minibus crashes, six in coach accidents, and 48 in incidents involving trailers.
The worsening situation has increased calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and urgent improvements in road infrastructure to prevent further loss of lives.
