Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- The Kalinga Ghat road in Odisha's Kandhamal district reopened to traffic on Saturday after remaining closed for 46 days due to the risk of landslides. Kandhamal Collector Vedabhushan has allowed all categories of vehicles to use the stretch from today.

Authorities had imposed restrictions on September 23 as a precautionary measure amid concerns over possible landslides along the ghat road. The prolonged closure disrupted road connectivity and caused inconvenience to people travelling through the region.

With the administration now assessing the situation as suitable for reopening, vehicles can resume movement along the Kalinga Ghat stretch.

Meanwhile, the Ghajalbadi Ghat road, which remained closed in view of Cyc...