Letter to the Editor | Nanthoor–Kulur Road Woes: Authorities Must Act Fast

Mariyamath Shaniba B.S., Mangalore University

September 29, 2025

Sir,

I wish to draw your attention to the deplorable condition of the road between Nanthoor, Baikampady and Kulur on NH-66. The stretch is full of large potholes and craters. During the rains, water accumulates due to lack of proper drainage, making the road even more damaged and dangerous.

Every day, thousands of commuters—including students and workers—are forced to travel on this route. Two-wheeler riders are the worst affected. Recently, a rider lost his life at Panambur while trying to avoid a pothole.

I urge the authorities to take immediate action. The flyover work must be completed at the earliest, and the entire road should be repaired properly, not through temporary patchwork. Safe roads are vital for the public.

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Roadblock to Relief: Speaker Khader’s Push to Expand Key NH-66 Stretch from Nanthoor to Talapady

News Network

November 26,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 26: Assembly Speaker and local MLA U.T. Khader has initiated a high-level push to resolve one of Mangaluru’s longest-standing traffic headaches: the narrow, high-density stretch of National Highway-66 between Nanthoor and Talapady.

He announced on Tuesday that a formal proposal has been submitted to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) seeking approval to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the widening of this crucial corridor.

The plan specifically aims to expand the existing 45-meter road width to a full 60 meters, coupled with the construction of dedicated service roads. Khader highlighted that land for a 60-meter highway was originally acquired during the initial four-laning project, but only 45 meters were developed, leading to a perpetual bottleneck.

"With vehicle density rising sharply, the expansion has become unavoidable," Khader stated, stressing that the upgrade is essential for ensuring smoother traffic flow and improving safety at the city's main entry and exit points.

The stretch between Nanthoor and Talapady is a vital link on the busy Kochi-Panvel coastal highway and connects to major city junctions. The move to utilize the previously acquired land for the full 60-meter width is seen as a necessary measure to catch up with the region's rapid vehicular growth and prevent further traffic gridlocks.

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