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Summary:

Voluntary organizations are urging the District Administration to address persistent traffic congestion on the Thamarassery ghat road. They cite the uncontrolled influx of heavy goods vehicles, especially worsening during the New Year season, hindering emergency vehicle movement and creating long delays. The groups are requesting the restriction of multi-axle vehicles during peak times, suggesting a temporary solution and suggesting the widening of hairpin curves as a more long-term initiative. As a temporary solution heavy vehicles should be diverted via Kuttiyadi pass. Police sources indicate traffic diversions via the Kuttiyadi pass are being considered, pending a meeting with the District Collector.

News Article:

Thamarassery Ghat Road Faces New Year Traffic Chaos, Conservation Groups Demand Action

Kozhikode, India – December 26, 2025 – Voluntary organizations dedicated to the conservation of the Thamarassery ghat road are urgently calling on the district administration to address severe and recurring traffic congestion issues plaguing the inter-district mountain pass, especially with the approaching New Year celebrations.

In a memorandum submitted to the District Collector, the groups highlighted that the uncontrolled entry of heavy goods carriers is significantly exacerbating the situation, putting emergency vehicle access at risk and causing extended traffic delays.

“There is not even a single dedicated crane to remove vehicles involved in road accidents. The delayed action often leads to long hours of traffic blocks on the mountain pass,” explained S. Renjith, a member of a volunteers’ group.

As a temporary measure, the groups are advocating for the restriction of multi-axle vehicles during the peak festival period. Additionally, they are pushing for the widening of the sixth, seventh, and eighth hairpin curves on the road. Until these improvements are completed, the organizations propose diverting heavy vehicles via the Kuttiyadi pass.

According to police sources, traffic diversions via the Kuttiyadi pass are currently under consideration, given the increased volume of heavy vehicles utilizing the ghat road. A final decision is expected following a meeting with the District Collector.

The groups hope that prompt action will be taken to alleviate the congestion and ensure safer passage through the vital mountain route during the busy holiday season.

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