Following the initiation of on-road parking ban in New Road, KMC expands parking facilities

KATHMANDU: Responding to the need for traffic management in the bustling New Road area at the heart of Kathmandu, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has implemented a ban on on-road parking in the region.

The metropolis not only enforced the parking restriction but also introduced substantial free parking spaces to accommodate the new regulations.

As per the metropolis, parking spaces with a capacity of 2,200 for two-wheelers and 700 for four-wheelers have been allocated at Dharahara and Kathmandu Tower.

This increase in capacity surpasses the availability of parking spaces compared to the previous setup.

The designated parking building at Sundhara has the capacity to accommodate 1,502 two-wheelers, while Kathmandu Tower offers space for 700 two-wheelers and 300 four-wheelers, as confirmed by Raju Nath Pandey, the chief of metropolitan police.

In addition to these free parking spaces, there are several commercial parking options available in Tamrakar Complex, RB Complex, Ranjana Complex, Pashupati Plaza, and Bishal Bazzar within the New Road area.

The strategic move by KMC aims not only to regulate traffic but also to provide ample and organized parking facilities for the convenience of residents and visitors in the busy New Road vicinity.