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Road and bridge inauguration postponed once more in Idukki

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Malayil Kallan cave emerging as a major tourist spot in Munnar

alayil Kallan Guha (rock cave) on the Gap road stretch in the Munnar-Bodimettu stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar has emerged as one of the major tourist attractions in Munnar.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Munnar-Bodimettu stretch emerging as a major road tourism destination in Idukki

Idukki's Munnar-Bodimettu NH stretch is a popular road tourism destination, with tea plantations, hairpin bends, misty climate, and Anayirankal dam catchment area. NHAI and DTPC are taking steps to arrange tourist amenities, including a toilet complex and parking facilities. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the stretch on Nov 6.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

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New bridge at Cheruthoni, Munnar-Bodimettu road to be inaugurated on Oct. 12

Inaug. of Cheruthoni bridge & Munnar-Bodimettu stretch of Kochi-Dhanushkodi NH on Oct 12. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate. Widening of 41-km stretch delayed due to landslides. First toll booth to be opened at Devikulam. Bridge built in 3 yrs at Rs 25 cr to connect Puliyanmala-Thodupuzha state highway. Old…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Night traffic suspended on Gap road stretch

A major landslip occurred on the stretch on July 7 morning. Huge rocks and soil fell on the Chemmannar road of the Gap Road stretch following heavy rain. The daytime traffic on the stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway (NH85) resumed on July 10 though the traffic is yet to…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

NHAI to install landslip detection system on Gap Road stretch

NHAI plans to introduce a cost-effective landslip detection system on the Gap Road stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar. Censors will be installed inside rocks to alert the DDMA office of any movement. Lights and warning sounds will be activated on the stretch to evacuate people. NHAI has…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Daytime traffic on Gap Road stretch to resume on Monday

The traffic on the Gap Road stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar will be resumed on Monday morning. The traffic was suspended after heavy rain triggered a major landslip along the Chemmannar stretch of the Gap Road on Friday.

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023

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Wild elephant Chakkakompan disrupts traffic near Munnar

A wild tusker, locally called Chakkakompan, disrupted traffic near Anayirankal in Munnar on Wednesday night.

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023

Proposal to fix animal bridges in Munnar roads remains on paper

Proposal to fix animal bridges in Munnar remains on paper

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023

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