# NHAI clears encroachments on Mangaluru-Talapady highway 2026-08-09T01:55:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The National Highways Authority of India has started removing encroachments along the Mangaluru, Talapady national highway stretch, targeting roadside fish, fruit and other vendors near Kallapu whose stalls have created safety hazards and traffic congestion, officials said. A stretch near Kallapu has already been cleared, and the drive will continue to ensure smooth vehicle movement. Additionally, NHAI plans to build service roads from Kundapur to Talapady, with the first section between Kolya and Kotekar expected to start after shifting electric poles. The forest department has permitted tree cutting for this stretch. NHAI is also preparing detailed project reports for service roads at 13 locations, including Koteshwara, Brahmavar and Mulki. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: encroachment drive, highway clearance, Karnataka, Mangaluru, NHA, nhi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nhai-clears-encroachments-on-mangaluru-talapady-highway/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nhai-clears-encroachments-on-mangaluru-talapady-highway/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.