Mysore/Mysuru, May 4 -- Marking for deck construction work to drain rainwater begins

The retaining wall works between the View Point and the Nandi Statue atop Chamundi Hill is nearing completion, with the focus now shifting to the construction of decks to channel rainwater safely.

Officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) said that once the deck work is completed, the stretch will be asphalted and reopened to vehicular traffic within the next three months.

Suspended since 2019

Vehicular movement on the Nandi route has remained suspended since 2019, after heavy rains triggered landslides.

The stretch has witnessed multiple collapses over the years. A minor landslip was reported in 2019, followed by a major landslide on Oct. 20,...