Delay in repair work aggravates agony of NH 275 users
National Highway 275, which links Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts, has turned out to be a nightmare for motorists.
After the landslides in August 2018, the stretch between Madikeri and Sampaje of NH 75 was damaged at several places. But 17 months after this, the National Highway (NH) division of the PWD has not initiated any permanent restoration works.
The stretch of the highway is vulnerable to natural disasters, say local residents. During the last rainy season, vehicular movement on the highway was halted for a couple of days, owing to minor landslides. The damages can be severe if the Payaswini river overflows. Businessmen in Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu districts fear loss of business if there are landslides on a large scale.
