Vehicular Entry to Kundapur Starts Between Two Flyovers on NH 66

The entry of vehicles into the service road towards Kundapur from Udupi between two flyovers on NH 66 started on Saturday. The Basrur Moorkai vehicular underpass and the Shastri Circle Flyover with their approach roads, spanning for about 2 km, in the town had become a virtual wall dividing the town after their opening in May last.

Vehicles entering the town from Udupopenini and leaving towards Udupi, had to pass through narrow service roads causing hardship to vehicle users. Pedestrians had to walk at least 1 km to reach the other part of the town.

For now, entry has been given for vehicles coming from the Udupi side to the service road towards the town. Vehicles from the town, particularly those from Basrur Morkai, however, cannot exit the service road to reach NH66 towards Byndoor. Regarding exit of vehicles from service road to the NH66 towards Udupi on the other carriageway. If the opening works without any hassle, it would consider opening an exit on the other carriageway. Pedestrians however, should not cross the highway at the location as it was dangerous for them amid fast moving traffic.