Bhopal-based firm wins contract for Anakkampoyil-Meppadi tunnel road project

Despite growing opposition to the Anakkampoyil-Meppadi tunnel road project following recent landslides, the State government is determined to proceed. Dilip Buildcon Limited and Royal Infra Construct have been awarded contracts for construction. The project, estimated to cost ₹1,643 crore, is expected to be completed in four years and will provide a more convenient link between Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts. Environmental clearances have been obtained, and the Central government has given approval. However, concerns about human-animal conflicts and the impact on the environment persist.