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The status recorded for “Wayanad Twin Tunnel Project” is under construction.

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Wayanad Twin Tunnel Project

Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Wayanad, Kerala, India

Source: The Statesman

Project

Under Construction

The Wayanad Twin Tunnel is an 8.73-km twin-tube, four-lane tunnel connecting Anakkampoyil in Kozhikode district with Meppadi in Wayanad. It aims to reduce travel time between Kozhikode and Wayanad by nearly an hour, ease traffic congestion on the Thamarassery Ghat Road, boost tourism, and improve cargo transportation. The project is implemented under stringent environmental safeguards to protect t

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Mass Transit, Hotel, Tunnel, Rail, Road
Location: Wayanad, Kerala, India
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: The Statesman

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The project “Wayanad Twin Tunnel Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in Wayanad, Kerala, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Statesman.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Wayanad Twin Tunnel is an 8.73-km twin-tube, four-lane tunnel connecting Anakkampoyil in Kozhikode district with Meppadi in Wayanad. It aims to reduce travel time between Kozhikode and Wayanad by nearly an hour, ease traffic congestion on the Thamarassery Ghat Road, boost tourism, and improve cargo transportation. The project is implemented under stringent environmental safeguards to protect the Western Ghats ecosystem and involves land acquisition of around 33 hectares.
Original sector	Transportation
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Country	India
State	Kerala
City	Wayanad

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Record type	Project
Sector	Mass Transit, Hotel, Tunnel, Rail, Road
Article published date	2026-07-11

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