Karwar/South Goa: Due to continuous heavy rain in Uttara Kannada and neighbouring Goa, a major landslide has been reported on the Anmod Ghat section of National Highway-748, between Ramanagara in Uttara Kannada and Goa. The incident has severely disrupted vehicular movement between the two states.
Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police M. Narayan has urged all travellers heading from Ramanagara towards Goa to take precautionary measures. He specifically advised that heavy vehicles should avoid using this route and instead take alternative roads until the situation is resolved.
According to sources, the landslide led to the collapse of a significant stretch of the highway near Doodhsagar on Saturday, prompting authorities to impose a 60-day ban on the movement of heavy commercial vehicles.
The collapse occurred near the Doodhsagar temple on the Goa side of the ghat, where a 30-metre portion of the road gave way. This followed the appearance of deep cracks—spanning nearly 50 metres—that were first observed on Friday. Despite emergency patchwork by the Goa Public Works Department, persistent soil erosion led to a full collapse the following day.
In response, South Goa Collector and District Magistrate Egna Cleetus, IAS, issued an official order prohibiting heavy vehicle traffic from the Karnataka side towards Ponda, Goa. The order, issued under Sections 115 and 116 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, will remain in effect until September 2, 2025. Only essential service vehicles and passenger buses are exempt from the restriction.
Police teams from Karnataka and Goa, along with PWD officials, inspected the affected site and warned of a high risk of further landslides. Goa Police have installed barricades at the damaged section and are currently allowing only limited one-way movement for light vehicles under close monitoring.
Motorists have been advised to take alternative routes via Belagavi or Karwar until the road is restored. The Executive Engineer of PWD (NH), Fatorda Division, has been directed to begin full restoration work and submit a stability report within the 60-day period.
The Joida–Ramnagar–Goa highway, which serves as a vital interstate link, remains partially closed. Authorities have urged the public to avoid non-essential travel through the Anmod Ghat section until further notice.