Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Agumbe Ghat Road to Undergo Major Widening
The Agumbe Ghat Road in Karnataka is going to be widened to make it easier for cars and trucks to travel between the coast and the hills.
Right now, the road is very narrow, especially in the curves, which causes traffic jams.
The government plans to make the road wider using a special method that doesn't harm the environment too much.
This method involves building strong pillars along the hillside and extending the road outward.
The road runs through a wildlife sanctuary, so they have to be careful not to disturb the animals, like king cobras and flying squirrels.
Once the road is widened, it will be easier for people to travel between Shivamogga and Udupi districts.
Agumbe Ghat Road in Karnataka is set for major widening to alleviate traffic congestion.
Current road width of 5.1 metres will be expanded to 9-10 metres using cantilever construction.
Cantilever technology minimizes soil erosion and tree removal, preserving the Western Ghats' ecology.
Project requires approvals from the Forest Department and National Board for Wildlife due to its location within the Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary.
Widening aims to improve connectivity between Shivamogga and Udupi districts, benefiting tourists, emergency responders, and commuters.
- Who
- Highways Department, Forest Department, National Board for Wildlife
- What
- Widening of Agumbe Ghat Road using cantilever construction
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Agumbe Ghat, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To address traffic issues and improve connectivity while preserving the environment
- Current Road Width
- 5.1 metres
- Proposed Road Width
- 9 to 10 metres
- Construction Method
- Cantilever technology
- Location
- Agumbe Ghat, Karnataka
- Environmental Concerns
- Soil erosion, tree removal, wildlife corridors
- Protected Species
- King cobras, flying squirrels
- Approval Required
- Forest Department, National Board for Wildlife