Wayanad twin tunnel project
Sector: Tunnel • Location: Wayanad, Kerala, India
Source: Hindustan Times
The project involves the construction of an 8.11-km twin-tube tunnel between Meppadi in Wayanad district and Anakkampoyil in Kozhikode district, Kerala. It aims to provide an alternative all-weather route to Wayanad and reduce traffic pressure on the congested Thamarassery Ghat road, which is prone to landslides during the monsoon. The project has faced scrutiny after a landslide near the site kil
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Tunnel, Road
- Location
- Wayanad, Kerala, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Hindustan Times
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Original status | under construction |
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the construction of an 8.11-km twin-tube tunnel between Meppadi in Wayanad district and Anakkampoyil in Kozhikode district, Kerala. It aims to provide an alternative all-weather route to Wayanad and reduce traffic pressure on the congested Thamarassery Ghat road, which is prone to landslides during the monsoon. The project has faced scrutiny after a landslide near the site killed three labourers and raised environmental concerns. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
City | Wayanad |
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Source | Hindustan Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Road |
Article published date | 2026-07-10 |
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