Landslides Close NH-157 Stretch; IIT Delhi to Investigate Stability

Landslides disrupted traffic along the Kalinga Ghat stretch of NH-157 in Kandhamal district, leading to the closure of the road for vehicular movement. The Works department principal secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh inspected the landslide-prone locations and directed the launch of emergency safety measures. An expert team from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi will conduct detailed studies to examine the causes of slope failures and recommend permanent engineering interventions.

The road closure requires the State government to undertake reconstruction and road restoration works based on the findings of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The investigation aims to suggest permanent engineering interventions to prevent similar incidents in the future.