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Severe congestion on the Ithikkara National Highway, worsened by potholes and a road collapse, has caused extensive traffic jams, stranding emergency services and compromising pedestrian safety, with fears of further collapse during the Onam festival.
Landslides highlight Kuthiran Tunnel's lack of an alternative route, sparking calls to restore the old highway for emergencies, though legal hurdles and forest department objections persist.
A minor landslip occurred above the Kuthiran tunnel entrance, with NHAI confirming no immediate threat to traffic or the tunnel itself; an expert inspection is planned.
Kerala's National Highways saw ₹31.19 crore in penalties for contractors and engineers due to major deficiencies and failures, including collapses, on six NH stretches in 2025.
An elderly couple's home is flooded due to new highway's faulty drainage system.
A landslip on the Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway at Cheeyappara caused a two-hour traffic disruption. Locals cited inadequate safety measures during road construction.
Traffic restrictions near Munnar's CSI Church are in place due to an orange weather alert, with landslides and road cracks a concern.
Heavy rain caused landslides and new cracks on NH 766 in Wayanad, Kerala, impacting a busy ghat road. Widening works are suspended.
Kerala has increased Vembanad lake dredging to 9,00,000 Cu.M for NH construction due to cancellation of dredging at Andhakaranazhi Pozhi. Dredged soil suitability for construction remains debated.
A sinkhole on the National Highway at Cherthala, believed to be caused by sand erosion, has been filled. Officials will inspect the site to determine the cause of the collapse amid concerns over construction quality.
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