The movement of vehicles on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway (NH75), one of the busiest roads, was badly hit following landslips near Maranahalli in Sakleshpur on Thursday. Hundreds of passengers were stuck in the traffic through the night.According to local people, landslips occurred at multiple places between Sakaleshpur and Maranahalli on Wednesday night. The local officials stopped the movement of vehicles by placing barricades to avoid further untoward incidents.Landslips were reported at Heggadde, Donigal, Doddathappale near Sakaleshpur. Hundreds of vehicles, including luxury buses of KSRTC, trucks, cars were stuck on the highway for several hours. Passengers spent the whole night in the vehicles amidst heavy rains. Many of them expressed their ire over the repeated incidents of landslips on the stretch. They wondered how long the regular commuters on the road face this situation.The officers of Revenue Department, police, forest, National Highways Authority of India and other agencies worked for long hours to clear the debris, so that vehicles could be allowed.Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Lathakumar, on Thursday morning, issued an order diverting the vehicles commuting on the to alternative routes. Those who were heading to Mangaluru from Hassan were asked to take Belur-Mudigere-Charmadi Ghat to reach their destination. Similarly, those reaching Hassan from Mangaluru were asked to take Mangaluru-Sampaje-Charmadi-Mudigere-Belur route.The local officers ensured the movement of traffic on Thursday after clearing the debris. The landslips have become quite common during the rainy season in the stretch. As part of the road widening work, the hillocks on either side of the road were cut unscientifically, causing landslips, according to local people. Many elected representatives and officers visit the spot during the rainy season and promise to resolve the issue.Hassan Deputy Commissioner Lathakumari also visited the spot on Wednesday. She stated that the administration had identified 12 points vulnerable to landslips on the stretch. A scientific experts’ report had been prepared to tackle the problem. The work would begin soon after the rainy season, she stated.Published - June 26, 2025 06:31 pm IST