Lok Sabha Question No. 4557 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: National Highways Work in Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4557 ANSWERED ON 19 TH  MARCH, 2026

## NATIONAL HIGHWAYS WORK IN KERALA

4557.   SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether it is a fact that the State Government of Kerala has made a request to the Union Government to complete the National Highways works in the State of Kerala on time, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)   whether  it  is  also  true  that  defects  had  been  detected  on  many National  Highways  projects  in  the  State  of  Kerala  which  led  to collapse  of  some  part  of  the  National  Highways,  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (c) whether it is also true that the National Highways Authority of India has decided to review the design and construction of each reinforced soil structure, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)   Yes,  Sir.  Meetings  were  held  at  various  levels regarding  the progress of National Highway projects in the State of Kerala.
- (b)  In  25  National  Highway  projects  being  implemented  by  National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Kerala, a total of 539 flyovers, underpasses and overpasses have been taken up. At a few locations,

certain incidents such as structural distress or collapse were observed during construction. The concerned contractors  are carrying out  rectification  works  at  their  own  cost  in  accordance  with  the contractual provisions. The details of such incidents are given in the Annexure.

(c)   Yes,  Sir. NHAI  has  engaged  eight  Geotechnical  Investigation Agencies to carry out soil and ground assessments at Reinforced Soil (RS) wall locations across ongoing projects on National Highway No. 66. The exercise is being undertaken under the supervision of domain experts, including IITs. The findings of these investigations are examined  by  NHAI  for  appropriate  technical  measures,  wherever required.

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4557 ANSWERED ON 19 th  MARCH, 2026 ASKED BY SHRI V K SREEKANDAN REGARDING 'NATIONAL HIGHWAYS WORK IN KERALA'.

|   Sr. No. | Project Name                                                                                                                  | Date of incident                                                                                                                                                           | Details of collapse/ Soil nailing failures/ any other                                                                                                                      |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | 6L of Azhiyur- Vengalam 01.07.2024 & 13.07.2024 Soil nailing collapse at Km.191(LHS) and Km.193(RHS)                          | 6L of Azhiyur- Vengalam 01.07.2024 & 13.07.2024 Soil nailing collapse at Km.191(LHS) and Km.193(RHS)                                                                       | 6L of Azhiyur- Vengalam 01.07.2024 & 13.07.2024 Soil nailing collapse at Km.191(LHS) and Km.193(RHS)                                                                       |
|         2 | 6L of Start of Kollam Bypass- Kadambattukonam                                                                                 | 28.11.2024Collapse of scaffolding of Minor Bridge (under construction) at Km.497+37 (RHS) occurred. 05.12.2025RS Wall in approach of VUP from Km.504+40 to Km.504+50 (LHS) | 28.11.2024Collapse of scaffolding of Minor Bridge (under construction) at Km.497+37 (RHS) occurred. 05.12.2025RS Wall in approach of VUP from Km.504+40 to Km.504+50 (LHS) |
|         3 | 6L of Thuravoor- 03.03.20254 girders of span 17-18 of viaduct fell down on 03.03.2025.                                        | 6L of Thuravoor- 03.03.20254 girders of span 17-18 of viaduct fell down on 03.03.2025.                                                                                     | 6L of Thuravoor- 03.03.20254 girders of span 17-18 of viaduct fell down on 03.03.2025.                                                                                     |
|         4 | Paravoor 6L of Ramanattukara- Valanchery                                                                                      | 19.05.2025Reinforced Soil (RS) Wall in                                                                                                                                     | approach of Vehicular Underpass (VUP) from Km.276+80 to Km.277+05 on LHS of the Main Carriageway collapsed.                                                                |
|         5 | 6L of Chengala- Neeleshwaram 16.06.2025Soil nailing collapse incident occurred at Km.58+035 to Km.58+100 (RHS) on 16.06.2025. | 6L of Chengala- Neeleshwaram 16.06.2025Soil nailing collapse incident occurred at Km.58+035 to Km.58+100 (RHS) on 16.06.2025.                                              | 6L of Chengala- Neeleshwaram 16.06.2025Soil nailing collapse incident occurred at Km.58+035 to Km.58+100 (RHS) on 16.06.2025.                                              |
|         6 | 6L of Neeleshwaram- Thalipparamba                                                                                             | 23.07.2025Unprotected soil slip occurred in the cut section from Km. 96.030 to Km. 96.100 (LHS) at Veeramala Kunnu, Kasaragod District.                                    | 23.07.2025Unprotected soil slip occurred in the cut section from Km. 96.030 to Km. 96.100 (LHS) at Veeramala Kunnu, Kasaragod District.                                    |
|         7 | 6-lane Elevated Highway Aroor- Thuravoor 13.11.20252 girders of Span 202-203 fell during their final placement.               | down                                                                                                                                                                       | down                                                                                                                                                                       |

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