Kozhikode–Wayanad Tunnel Road
From Underfoot
Kozhikode - Wayanad Tunnel or Anakkampoyil -Kalladi - Meppadi Tunnel is a twin-tube tunnel road project in the South Indian state of Kerala. The proposed tunnel, which is being described as the third longest underpass in India would run through the sensitive hills and forests of the Western Ghats. It would provide an alternate route between Kozhikode and Wayanad and will reduce the distance between Anakkampoil and Meppady from 42 kilometres to less than 20 kilometres. The tunnel road is also expected to lead to a better economic growth and development in the region. Once the construction is completed, the distance between Kozhikode and Bangalore would be shortened, and the districts of Wayanad and Kozhikode will be linked without crossing the Thamarassery Churam. Konkan Railway was appointed as SPV for tunnel project by Kerala Government. On 2024 September, Konkan Railway opened tenders for project and out of 7 bids Dilip Buildcon Limited awarded the project for INR 1341 crore with a construction period of 4 years. Approach Bridge at Iruvanjippuzha tender awarded to Punia Construction Company at 73.86 crores. Tunnel Construction officially started on 31 August 2025 by Kerala CM, Pinarayi Vijayan. It is anticipated a 4 lane bypass to existing Thamaraserry Ghat of NH 766 of Kozhikode - Muthanga - Mysore road will come through this Tunnel.
Wikidata
Anakkampoyil - Kalladi - Meppadi Tunnel
India,
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Location: 11.4794, 76.1126, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
2 places
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Edakkal Caves ⓘ
cave in India -
Kozhikode–Wayanad Tunnel Road ⓘ
proposed tunnel road in Kerala
| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| site | cave | Edakkal Caves | cave with prehistoric art | Wikidata | |
| site | tunnel | Kozhikode–Wayanad Tunnel Road | road tunnel | Wikidata | |