Land subsidence closes Kerala highway section after midday cave-in

A stretch of national highway near Mukkali in Kozhikode district experienced a significant land subsidence around noon, prompting authorities to restrict traffic and assess structural integrity. The cave-in occurred at a construction site where excavation work was being undertaken for the foundation of a protective wall infrastructure project.

Local officials confirmed the incident and immediately cordoned off the affected section to prevent accidents. The exact cause of the subsidence is under investigation, though authorities have attributed it to ongoing excavation activities at the location.

The incident has prompted concerns among nearby residents and regular highway users about the safety measures in place during such construction projects. Engineers and district administration officials have been deployed to evaluate the extent of the damage and determine whether remedial measures are required before the highway can be reopened to traffic.

No casualties have been reported so far. The state highway authorities have appealed to commuters to use alternative routes while work is ongoing. The incident comes amid renewed scrutiny of construction practices and safety protocols on major highways across Kerala.