Kulur-Baikampady stretch of NH 66 again dotted with potholes and craters
The Hindu
Worn out stretches of the carriageway between KIOCL Junction and Kulur bridge hinder smooth traffic flow
The stretch of National Highway 66 between Baikampady and Kulur, a part of New Mangalore Port Connectivity Project that witnesses voluminous traffic, is again filled with craters and potholes as the monsoon rain this season has washed away the road which was maintained spending crores of rupees. The Kulur Bridge stretch on the Udupi-Mangaluru carriageway is particularly the most affected one with the bitumen surface almost wearing out resulting in formation of large craters. The completely worn-out stretch at KIOCL Junction, a large speed breaker erected just before the Old Kulur Bridge and a rough patch just after the bridge have been affecting smooth vehicular movement. During the morning and evening peak hours, vehicles pile up as far as MCF due to slow moving vehicles on this particular stretch. The remaining stretches of both the carriageways between Kulur and Baikampady are dotted with potholes and craters at several places threatening road users. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which maintains the Port Connectivity Project between BC Road-Nanthoor Junction (NH 75) and Nanthoor-Surathkal (NH 66), has spent around ₹14 crore for the upkeep of the stretch since 2019.More Related News