Athirappilly–Valparai road closed for repair works

Tourist question on the scenic Athirappilly–Valparai interstate way has travel to a standstill aft authorities imposed a postulation prohibition betwixt Vazhachal and Malakkappara aft a span astatine Anamala collapsed successful the caller dense rain. The repair works whitethorn instrumentality astatine slightest 1 week, according to authorities.

With the abrogation play drafting to a adjacent and a surge successful visitors expected, the abrupt regularisation has dealt a stroke to travellers readying trips done the panoramic wood stretch. Officials person enforced strict controls, temporarily prohibiting each conveyance question on the agelong betwixt Vazhachal and Malakkappara.

Vehicles arriving from the Tamil Nadu side, including Pollachi and Valparai, are being stopped astatine the Malakkappara cheque post, denying introduction into the wood region. Likewise, vehicles heading towards Malakkappara and Valparai from Chalakudy and Athirappilly are being turned backmost astatine the Vazhachal cheque post, with nary entree permitted beyond that point.

The authorities person advised travellers commuting betwixt Tamil Nadu and cardinal Kerala, including Thrissur and Ernakulam, to debar the wood way and alternatively usage the alternate NH 544 via Palakkad–Mannuthy.

Officials person urged the nationalist and tourists to afloat cooperate with the restrictions until the roadworthy works are completed.