Mangaloreans Face Major Traffic Congestion Between Nanthoor & Baikampady After Temporary Closure of Old Kulur Bridge

The National Highways Authority of India (NAHI) closed down the Kuloor old bridge for re-asphalting on Wednesday in Mangalore which resulted in massive traffic blocks between Nanthoor and Baikampady in the city.

The district administration on August 14 permitted trial closure of the old bridge for heavy goods vehicles for three days from August 19. The NHAI however was required to make both the bridges, surfaces of which were completely worn out, motorable and therefore began re-asphalting of the old bridge from Wednesday morning.

The NHAI permitted two-way traffic including heavy vehicles on the new bridge during nights and off-peak hours during day time. As the traffic police had to divert the traffic through the new bridge, it resulted in gridlocks.