Despite no rain, Agumbe Ghat riddled with potholes, crippling vehicular movement
The Agumbe Ghat road in Karnataka is suffering from severe potholes and craters despite recent restoration efforts. The poor road conditions are causing significant traffic delays and safety concerns for commuters traveling between Udupi and Shivamogga.
Why it matters
Infrastructure failure on critical mountain passes disrupts regional logistics and highlights recurring issues with public works maintenance in India.
Notwithstanding the poor rainfall this year , the restored 14 hairpin bends of Agumbe Ghat are riddled with craters and potholes thereby making driving on the stretch a miserable experience. The ghat on the Malpe-Tirthahalli National Highway 169A connects Udupi district in coastal Karnataka with Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts on the Western Ghats.
The National Highways division of Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) had restored the hairpin bends that were battered during the torrential 2025 rainy season just before the onset of the current monsoon season. However, within three months, the bitumen concrete on these bends was washed away leaving behind huge craters and potholes.
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