A joint action plan will be prepared soon with the support of Kozhikode and Wayanad district administrations as part of the efforts to decongest the Thamarassery Ghat Road. Revenue Department sources confirm that the Collectors of both the districts will hold a preliminary discussion to explore possible solutions and make the mountain pass a travel-friendly route for ordinary vehicles and emergency service operators.
The main proposal under consideration now is regulating the entry of goods-laden trucks and multi-axle vehicles which create moving bottlenecks on hairpin curves. Other than imposing a blanket ban, a convenient timing for their entry without disturbing the traffic flow will also be discussed.
As the major portion of the ghat road comes under the jurisdiction of the Kozhikode district, the district administration here is expected to make the intervention in addressing the issue. The Kozhikode rural police and the highway patrol squad will have crucial role in implementing the decisions. They will also be invited to make their suggestions.
