# NH 66 rules may affect lakhs across Kerala 2026-08-15T04:10:52+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Supreme Court’s revised interim limits for construction along national highways could affect lakhs of people across nine Kerala districts, Mathrubhumi reports. Houses would be barred within 40 metres of a highway’s centre line and commercial buildings within 75 metres. Existing structures would also face review, while businesses in the restricted area would need National Highways Authority of India approval to renew licences. The order comes as Kerala rebuilds NH 66 into a 45-metre, six-lane road. The project has acquired 1,079.66 hectares and demolished 27,035 structures. If enforced, another 35 metres on each side could be protected, affecting nearly 2,500 hectares. The Supreme Court will consider the matter again on August 17. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: Kerala, NH 66, NHAI, Supreme Court Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nh-66-rules-may-affect-lakhs-across-kerala/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nh-66-rules-may-affect-lakhs-across-kerala/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.