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Landslide Blocks Gajapati Highway, Disrupts Traffic in Odisha
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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A landslide on the Gajapati Highway in Odisha has halted traffic, causing delays and prompting rescue teams to assess the damage.
A sudden landslide on the Gajapati Highway near the town of Gajapati in Odisha has blocked the two‑lane road, forcing vehicles to detour and causing significant delays for commuters.
The collapse, which occurred in the early morning hours, has left a pile of earth and debris blocking the carriageway. Local traffic police reported that the road is currently closed to all traffic while engineers and rescue teams work to clear the obstruction.
Odisha’s Public Works Department has dispatched bulldozers and heavy machinery to remove the debris, and the state police are coordinating with the National Disaster Response Force for additional support if needed.
As of the latest updates, no casualties have been reported, and authorities are monitoring the stability of the surrounding slopes to prevent further incidents. Commuters are advised to use alternate routes until the highway is fully cleared.
The collapse, which occurred in the early morning hours, has left a pile of earth and debris blocking the carriageway. Local traffic police reported that the road is currently closed to all traffic while engineers and rescue teams work to clear the obstruction.
Odisha’s Public Works Department has dispatched bulldozers and heavy machinery to remove the debris, and the state police are coordinating with the National Disaster Response Force for additional support if needed.
As of the latest updates, no casualties have been reported, and authorities are monitoring the stability of the surrounding slopes to prevent further incidents. Commuters are advised to use alternate routes until the highway is fully cleared.