Archive · 11 Dec 2025
NH-66 in Kerala to Complete by August 2026
The National Highway-66 in Kerala is expected to be fully completed by August 2026.
The government has spent Rs 16,500 crore so far on this project.
Several parts of the highway are already more than 80% done, but some sections are still behind schedule.
There have been some problems like flooding and a wall collapse, but the government is taking steps to fix these issues.
The highway is being made bigger to handle more traffic, and the government is making sure it is safe for everyone to use.
NH-66 in Kerala is expected to be fully completed by August 2026.
Rs 16,500 crore has been spent on the project so far.
Five sections of the highway have achieved over 80% completion.
Some sections, like the Thalassery–Mahe bypass underpass, are significantly behind schedule.
Flooding and drainage issues have been reported in Kannur, and a reinforced soil wall collapsed in Kollam.
- Who
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
- What
- Completion of National Highway-66 in Kerala
- When
- Expected completion by August 2026
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To improve transportation infrastructure and connectivity
- Total Length
- 422 km
- Total Cost
- Rs 16,500 crore
- Completion Date
- August 2026
- Sections Over 80% Complete
- 5
- Slowest Section
- Thalassery–Mahe bypass underpass (14% progress)
- Flooding Issues
- Drainage failures in Kannur
- Safety Concerns
- RS wall collapse in Kollam