Travel regulations have been significantly tightened along a crucial mountain stretch of the Roing-Anini road in Arunachal Pradesh. Forest officials took decisive action after a wild tiger was spotted moving near the highway inside the Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary. To safeguard motorists from potential wildlife encounters, two-wheeler travel across this sensitive corridor has been prohibited during evening and night hours.
Designated Travel Hours Between Tiwarigaon and Mayudia Pass
Under the emergency safety measures, two-wheelers are now permitted to operate between Tiwarigaon and Mayudia Pass exclusively between 7 am and 4 pm each day. Once the afternoon window closes, no motorcycles or scooters will be allowed on this designated section until the following morning. An advisory issued on Thursday by Mito Rumi, Deputy Conservator of Forests for the Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary Division, confirmed that the directive took immediate effect and will continue until further notice.
Precautionary Response to Sighting Near Sanctuary Corridor
The restriction comes directly after a confirmed tiger sighting on October 14, which highlighted immediate safety risks for exposed motorists. Because the road traverses dense forest terrain, the Forest Department has urged local residents, visiting tourists, and regular commuters to exercise extreme vigilance. The advisory specifically instructs the public to avoid entering nearby forested zones for trekking, hiking, or gathering minor forest produce, while strongly discouraging individuals from venturing outside alone after dark.
Vehicle Protocol and Emergency Reporting Contacts
Motorists traveling in four-wheelers and larger vehicles have also received clear safety instructions. Travelers must remain inside their vehicles at all times, keep all windows rolled up, and strictly refrain from parking along the roadside for sightseeing, picnics, or leisure stops. Wildlife authorities have asked anyone who observes a tiger or fresh signs of big cat activity in the area to contact the Range Forest Officer of the Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary Division immediately at 7085459372 or 9436221862. These ongoing rules aim to balance highway transit with wildlife protection along the protected sanctuary route.
