Archive · 1 Jun 2025
NHAI Sets March 2026 Deadline for Kochi-Munnar Highway
The government is working on making the road from Kochi to Munnar better.
They are widening the road and fixing curves to make it safer and faster to drive.
Half of the work is done, and they plan to finish by March 2026.
This project includes building walls to stop landslides and improving drainage.
New streetlights will also be added for better visibility.
This road will allow people to reach Munnar and save a lot of time.
NHAI has set a March 2026 deadline for the Kochi-Munnar NH 85 corridor redevelopment.
Approximately 50% of the 124-km project is complete.
The project includes widening the carriageway and improving drainage.
Retention walls and breast walls are being constructed to prevent landslides.
The upgraded highway will have a design speed of 80 kmph.
- Who
- NHAI
- What
- Redevelopment and widening of the Kochi-Munnar NH 85 corridor
- When
- March 2026 (deadline)
- Where
- Kochi-Munnar NH 85 corridor
- Why
- To improve travel time and safety on the Kochi-Munnar highway.
Motorists
NHAI
Project Completion Timeline
Motorists
Saving considerable travel time to Munnar and other locales en route
NHAI
Completed by March 2026, ensuring a design speed of 80 kmph.
- Project
- Kochi-Munnar NH 85 Corridor Redevelopment
- Deadline
- March 2026
- Project Cost
- ₹910 crore
- Total Length
- 124 km
- Carriageway Width
- 10 meters
- Design Speed
- 80 kmph
- Publication Date
- June 01, 2025
