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Mangaluru: MLC Ivan D’Souza demands probe into shoddy NH works along coast

  •   Mon, Sep 15 2025 09:15:33 PM

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.
  

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  • Gibbs, DAKSHIN KANNADA

    Tue, Sep 16 2025

    NHAI and Gadkari both responsible for the pathetic road conditions specially on NH. Why don't the TENDER / CONTRACT CLAUSE doesn't mention WARRANTY PERIOD??? Does it been followed and implemented??? Who all got commission from the Contractor? Who all pressured the Contractor to give the commission? Many people are involved and UNTIL THE COMMISSIONS STOP, roads situation shall continue ...

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  • Dinesh, Bunts Hostel Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 16 2025

    Mr. D’Souza must see the road conditons of the city from PVS Circile to Buts Hostel Road Condition.

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  • Harish, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 16 2025

    Will Minister Gadkari receive his letter OR whether he will read it ??? Our whole DK ministers to get together & send a letter then there may be a action. Only Ivan sending a letter that will go straight into dust bin. ]Here public should get together like Nepal . But no violent

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