Traffic ban continue in Munnar after another landslip on Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway
Authorities have extended a traffic ban on the Adimaly–Munnar stretch of the Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway for two weeks following recurring landslips. Ongoing highway-widening work has been complicated by unstable soil and rockfalls, delaying clearing operations.
Why it matters
Infrastructure safety and the impact of construction on fragile hill station ecosystems are major concerns for regional connectivity and public safety.
Traffic ban continue in Munnar after another landslip on Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway left The landslip hit area at Karadippara, near Moonammile, on the Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/dkbf9n/article71623856.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/80759_25_10_2026_19_33_32_1_LANDSLIPNEW.JPEG SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The landslip hit area at Karadippara near Moonammile on the Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway near the Munnar. Traffic was suspended on the Adimaly–Munnar stretch of the Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway last Monday after a landslip occurred during highway-widening work. During the clearing works, another landslip hit the region, forcing authorities to extend the ban for another two weeks IDUKKI District Collector Dineshan Cheruvatt has extended the ban on vehicular traffic on the Adimaly–Munnar stretch of the Kochi–Dhanushkodi National Highway for another two weeks on Saturday following another major landslip at Karadippara, near Moonammile, in the Munnar hill station. Officials said traffic was suspended on the route last Monday after a landslip occurred during highway-widening work.
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