Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Sept 15: Alleging widespread illegal and shoddy construction work on National Highways across Karnataka’s coastal belt, including the vital NH-66 stretch from Talapady to Karwar, MLC Ivan D’Souza has urged the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, to launch an immediate probe.

Speaking at a press briefing in Mangaluru on Monday, D’Souza highlighted grave violations of National Highway standards and engineering norms in the construction of roads and flyovers. “These blatant breaches have led to a surge in accidents in the region,” he said.

D’Souza pointed to the Talapady-Kasaragod section, accusing contractors of executing the project illegally and using substandard materials. “This poor-quality work is a direct consequence of negligence by the Member of Parliament representing the Karnataka coast,” he added.

The MLC’s letter to Minister Gadkari calls for a thorough investigation to ensure accountability and uphold safety standards on these critical transport routes.