Chikkamagaluru district has been receiving rains since last week. Landslips have been reported from several parts of the district.
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Shivamogga
Chikkamagaluru Deputy Commissioner C.N. Meena Nagaraj has issued an order prohibiting the movement of heavy vehicles on National Highway 169 between Tanikod and S.K. Border in view of landslips and the damage caused to minor bridges on the stretch due to heavy rains.
This is the major road that connects Sringeri with S.K. Border and Karkala in Udupi district.
The order, issued on June 16, comes into effect immediately, and will be in effect up to September 30.
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A woman, aged about 100 years, died and two others were injured when a wall of a house collapsed following heavy rains at Adugadi village near Kusmi in Shivamogga taluk on June 15 night. Siddamma, a native of Honnali taluk in Davangere district, was visiting her relative Hemavathi. While they were sleeping, a wall of the house fell on her. Hemavathi’s daughter Pallavi and daughter-in-law Parashuram were injured.
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The DC, in her order, stated the stretch between Tanikod and S.K. Border (about 18 km) witnessed repeated incidents of landslips in the last few days. The pillars of four minor bridges on the stretch are in a dilapidated state. Heavy vehicles may get stuck in the stretch during rains. Besides that, the stretch is quite narrow and includes deep curves, posing a challenge to motorists.
Considering the opinion of the Executive Engineer of National Highways (Shivamogga division) and the Superintendent of Police of Chikkamagaluru, the DC issued the order to stop the movement of heavy vehicles on the stretch. The district administration has suggested alternate routes.
Alternate routes
The heavy vehicles heading towards S.K. Border from Chikkamagaluru can take Balehonnur – Magundi – Kalasa – Kuduremukh – S.K. Border route.
The vehicles starting at N.R. Pura can head towards Balehonnur and go via Magundi, Kalasa, Kuduremukh and S.K. Border.
Those starting at Koppa are advised to reach Balehonnur via Jayapura and take Magundi – Kalasa – Kuduremukh route.
Published – June 16, 2025 03:05 pm IST
