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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has stepped up action against encroachments along the NH-66 stretch between Mangaluru and Talapady in Karnataka as part of efforts to improve road safety and facilitate planned highway infrastructure works. The drive is focused on removing unauthorised structures and obstructions within the highway corridor, particularly in areas where service-road and safety improvements are proposed. The action comes alongside preparations for a detailed project report covering road-safety measures on the wider Talapady-Kundapura section of NH-66.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated an encroachment removal drive along the Mangaluru-Talapady section of NH-66 in Karnataka, targeting unauthorised structures and other obstructions occupying highway land.
The action is being undertaken as the highway authority works towards improving safety and strengthening supporting infrastructure along the busy coastal corridor. Clearing encroachments is expected to provide greater access to highway land and facilitate the implementation of planned road improvements.
The Mangaluru-Talapady stretch forms part of NH-66, an important north-south road corridor running along Karnataka's coast. The highway carries substantial local, commercial and long-distance traffic, making access management and road safety important considerations for the surrounding urban and semi-urban areas.
Officials have begun identifying and clearing structures that fall within the highway's designated land. In areas where notices have been issued, the removal process is being carried out to make space for proposed infrastructure and improve movement along the corridor.
One of the key requirements is the development of service roads in locations where existing access arrangements create conflicts with through traffic. Removing encroachments can help create the necessary corridor for such facilities and provide safer access for local residents and businesses.
The enforcement activity is also linked to broader road-safety planning on NH-66. A detailed project report study has begun for safety-related works along the Talapady-Kundapura section, covering a much longer stretch of the highway.
The proposed study is expected to examine locations requiring safety interventions and identify infrastructure measures that could improve conditions for motorists and other road users. The exercise could include assessment of access points, crossings, service-road requirements and other areas where traffic conflicts occur.
Encroachments have been a recurring challenge along major highways, particularly where road corridors pass through developed settlements. Unauthorised structures can restrict visibility, interfere with pedestrian and vehicle movement and make it difficult for authorities to maintain the full highway right of way.
For the Mangaluru-Talapady stretch, the clearance operation is therefore significant not only from an enforcement perspective but also for future infrastructure planning. A clearer highway corridor can provide greater flexibility for implementing safety and access improvements.
The exercise is expected to continue in coordination with local authorities, with affected properties being dealt with according to the applicable procedures. The focus remains on removing obstructions from highway land while enabling planned infrastructure works.
The anti-encroachment drive and ongoing DPR preparation indicate a broader effort to improve the operational and safety conditions of NH-66 between Talapady and the wider coastal Karnataka corridor. The effectiveness of the measures will depend on sustained enforcement, proper access planning and timely execution of the identified road-safety works.
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