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Anakkampoyil–Kalladi–Meppadi Tunnel Project

Sector: Bridge • Location: Wayanad, Kerala, India

Source: The Bridge Chronicle

Project
Under Construction

The Anakkampoyil–Kalladi–Meppadi tunnel is a two-lane tunnel project designed to provide an alternative route between Kozhikode and Wayanad, bypassing the landslide-prone Thamarassery Ghat section. The project aims to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time between the two districts. However, it has faced controversy due to environmental concerns and allegations of unscientific dumping of tunn

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Bridge, Tunnel
Location
Wayanad, Kerala, India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Bridge Chronicle

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The project “Anakkampoyil–Kalladi–Meppadi Tunnel Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Bridge sector, located in Wayanad, Kerala, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Bridge Chronicle.

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2026-07-22

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The Anakkampoyil–Kalladi–Meppadi tunnel is a two-lane tunnel project designed to provide an alternative route between Kozhikode and Wayanad, bypassing the landslide-prone Thamarassery Ghat section. The project aims to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time between the two districts. However, it has faced controversy due to environmental concerns and allegations of unscientific dumping of tunnel excavation debris, which is linked to a recent deadly landslide in Wayanad.

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Location

Country

India

State

Kerala

City

Wayanad

Source

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The Bridge Chronicle

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Sector

Bridge, Tunnel

Article published date

2026-07-10

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