Rock removal operations on Kochi–Dhanushkodi NH continue in Munnar

Rock removal operations on Kochi–Dhanushkodi NH continue in Munnar IDUKKI National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials continued rock removal operations at Randam Mile near Munnar on the Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway on Wednesday. Meanwhile, District Collector Dineshan Cheruvatt has banned vehicular traffic along the Adimaly–Munnar stretch starting Tuesday, following a major rockfall at the site. ​According to officials, the rockfall occurred during highway-widening work. The ban was enforced after loose boulders and weakened trees along the slopes were found to pose an imminent danger to motorists. Authorities estimate that clearing the debris and demolishing hazardous rock formations will take at least three days. ​Officials noted that rock-clearing work is under way, adding that traffic cannot resume until slope stabilization is fully completed and verified. ​Following the closure, traffic has been diverted along alternative routes.