December 18, 2025
NH 66 Embankment Collapse at Mylakkadu Exposes Flawed Construction and Soil Failure
On December 5, a reinforced soil wall under construction on NH 66 at Mylakkadu, near Kollam, collapsed due to a weak foundation. No casualties occurred, but vehicles were trapped and road damaged. NHAI has suspended the project and launched a big geotechnical investigation across Kerala.