Mangaluru: Traffic diversions on NH-66 near Kuloor for road repairs from July 22 to 25

Mangaluru: Traffic diversions on NH-66 near Kuloor for road repairs from July 22 to 25

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Jul 22, 2025: Road repair work will be undertaken on National Highway-66 in Mangaluru city — from the KIOCL Junction near the old Kuloor bridge to the Ayyappa Temple — from 8:00 PM on July 22 to 8:00 AM on July 25. In view of this, motorists have been advised to use alternative routes.

Due to the repair work, the Kuloor new bridge towards Udupi will be converted into a two-way road. Consequently, traffic congestion is expected from Kodikal Cross to KIOCL Junction and from Panambur Junction to KIOCL Junction.

 

 

To avoid congestion, especially during peak hours, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner has issued a directive asking motorists and the public traveling from Mangaluru to Udupi via the new Kuloor bridge to drive cautiously and use the following alternate routes:

Suggested Alternative Routes:

* Light vehicles and trucks heading from Udupi towards Bengaluru/Mysuru should take the Padubidri–Karkala–Moodbidri route.

* Light vehicles traveling from Udupi/Mulki towards Mangaluru city should turn left near Mulki Vijaya Sannidhi and proceed via Kinnigoli – Kateel – Bajpe – Maravoor – Kavoor.

* Light vehicles traveling from Mangaluru city/Kottara Chowki towards Udupi should take the Kavoor – Maravoor – Bajpe – Kateel – Kinnigoli – Mulki Vijaya Sannidhi route.

* Lorries and light vehicles coming from BC Road, Bengaluru, and Mysuru towards Udupi should proceed via Bikarnakatte – Kulasekhara – Vamanjoor – Kaikamba – Bajpe – Kateel – Kinnigoli – Mulki Vijaya Sannidhi.

* All types of gas tankers, diesel/petrol tankers, and other heavy vehicles entering or exiting industrial companies such as MCF, ONGC, HPCL, BPCL, IOCL, Total Gas, BASF, Raftaar, Aegis, etc., are requested to avoid peak hours and travel via the Kuloor new bridge during non-peak times.