Coastal Karnataka National Highways: Monsoon Roads

rajshenoy · 12th October 2007, 11:07

Dude you are in the wrong section.. Mods, can you please move this to the travel queries ?

and for your query.. what i came to know is that the road is officially closed for 4-5 months and i suggest you to take alternate routes(give a search in travel queries)

rjstyles69 · 12th October 2007, 13:35

ganeshtp please use the search feature or check under the Route queries section. This route,conditions and alternates has been discussed a gazillion times.

Bullfrog · 12th October 2007, 13:40

Gazillion times, but in the past.

Just 3-4 days before read in the newspaper that the Shiradi ghat is closed to traffic for 5 weeks as the roads are being repaired. Hope this was the info you were looking for.

regards
Bullfrog

lohithrao · 12th October 2007, 15:18

Ganesh as you kmow shiradi ghats is closed, you can either go by Charmadi or Bisle.

Also you can go by madikeri.

but the roads are not in a good shape

rajshenoy · 12th October 2007, 15:25

Ganesh can you tell us the reason why you want to know the road condition ?
as you know there are alot of buses, flights to go to mangalore.. if you are looking for just a road trip there are other destinations around bangalore, where you have decent road.

I bought a car this year so that i can keep travelling to my hometown every month..That dream is yet to become a reality

lohithrao · 12th October 2007, 15:47

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Originally Posted by rajshenoy

I bought a car this year so that i can keep travelling to my hometown every month..That dream is yet to become a reality

Rajesh looking at these road conditions am planning to upgrade to a jeep

dkamath · 12th October 2007, 17:17

the "udayavani" mentioned that the ghat is closed for heavy vehicles only. if there was some way this news could be confirmed

theMAG · 12th October 2007, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by lohithrao

Rajesh looking at these road conditions am planning to upgrade to a jeep

A 4WD with a winch up front, no doubt.

Samurai · 12th October 2007, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by lohithrao

Rajesh looking at these road conditions am planning to upgrade to a jeep

I am on that plan for a few months now. I even sold my car, but not able to pick the Jeep.

bdn317 · 13th October 2007, 10:03

Well... i stay in MANGALORE!! Have experienced the worst conditions here in the past few months!! as explained in this thread, i dont need to say how bad the road conditions are in & around mlore!! I pity all the people (EXCLUDING MYSELF) in & around mlore!! the ones who got Honda civics are the worst hit!! they are not even dreaming of taking the vehicles beyond city limits!! I myself, have not taken my ford ikon beyond city limits for over 3 months now!!

Now u might feel why the title- "Roads??? Who needs roads???" is mentioned!! am getting to tat point!! U might not believe it, but my jeep has been my daily usage vehicle for over 3 months now!! i dont prefer to take the vehicle out in the rains as i dont have the standard soft top!! but i have no other option!!

I wil try to put up some snaps of the latest road conditions in a couple of days!! But take my word!! people thinking of driving towards mlore, Pls STOP THINKING!! The locals here, have got no other choice!!

If u have an offroader, or an suv, then i will invite all of u to come here!! this is a parardise for hardcore off-roaders!! U might never get such an opportunity again!! U might have been to off roading areas far far away from the city!! but to be off-raoding in the heart of the city, is a great experience!!

So come to MANGALORE!! A paradise for OFF-ROADERS!!!

Desert fox · 13th October 2007, 13:45

O.K folks SUV it is then for now! BUT can i come through shiradi now? If no,any news on when it will be open for LMV users?

chandan · 16th October 2007, 13:58

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Originally Posted by Desert fox

O.K folks SUV it is then for now! BUT can i come through shiradi now? If no,any news on when it will be open for LMV users?

Yes,you can go thro but,will take a whole lotta time.There are people living around here, so they need to move around right? Thus,cars 2wheelers & autos allowed.Also,some deviations to be taken.But,do you really,really want to go ?......I would'nt.

theMAG · 16th October 2007, 14:04

The Bangalore-Mangalore passenger train is supposed to be finally launched in Nov 07. It will go the longer route via Arsikere rather than directly via Hassan as I understand going directly via Hassan would have led to catastrophic results for KSRTC's financial performance.

lohithrao · 16th October 2007, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

I am on that plan for a few months now. I even sold my car, but not able to pick the Jeep.

hehe am planning to sell my OHC and go for a tough machine. dont expect roads to improve. if it does also it wont remain the same for long. so might aswell have a machine which doesnt complain

Desert fox · 16th October 2007, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by chandan

Yes,you can go thro but,will take a whole lotta time.There are people living around here, so they need to move around right? Thus,cars 2wheelers & autos allowed.Also,some deviations to be taken.But,do you really,really want to go ?......I would'nt.

Hmmm...Good point. I was just curious to know the present and future plans(if known in a confirmed way that is), but yours is a right piece of advice.

12th October 2007, 11:07	#61
rajshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,884 Thanked: 2,229 Times View My Garage	Dude you are in the wrong section.. Mods, can you please move this to the travel queries ? and for your query.. what i came to know is that the road is officially closed for 4-5 months and i suggest you to take alternate routes(give a search in travel queries)
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12th October 2007, 13:35	#62
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	ganeshtp please use the search feature or check under the Route queries section. This route,conditions and alternates has been discussed a gazillion times.
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12th October 2007, 13:40	#63
Bullfrog BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 194 Thanked: 113 Times	Gazillion times, but in the past. Just 3-4 days before read in the newspaper that the Shiradi ghat is closed to traffic for 5 weeks as the roads are being repaired. Hope this was the info you were looking for. regards Bullfrog
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12th October 2007, 15:18	#64
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Ganesh as you kmow shiradi ghats is closed, you can either go by Charmadi or Bisle. Also you can go by madikeri. but the roads are not in a good shape
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12th October 2007, 15:25	#65
rajshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,884 Thanked: 2,229 Times View My Garage	Ganesh can you tell us the reason why you want to know the road condition ? as you know there are alot of buses, flights to go to mangalore.. if you are looking for just a road trip there are other destinations around bangalore, where you have decent road. I bought a car this year so that i can keep travelling to my hometown every month..That dream is yet to become a reality
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12th October 2007, 17:17	#67
dkamath BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 577 Thanked: 155 Times	the "udayavani" mentioned that the ghat is closed for heavy vehicles only. if there was some way this news could be confirmed
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13th October 2007, 10:03	#70
bdn317 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 58 Thanked: 6 Times	Roads??? Who needs roads??? Well... i stay in MANGALORE!! Have experienced the worst conditions here in the past few months!! as explained in this thread, i dont need to say how bad the road conditions are in & around mlore!! I pity all the people (EXCLUDING MYSELF) in & around mlore!! the ones who got Honda civics are the worst hit!! they are not even dreaming of taking the vehicles beyond city limits!! I myself, have not taken my ford ikon beyond city limits for over 3 months now!! Now u might feel why the title- "Roads??? Who needs roads???" is mentioned!! am getting to tat point!! U might not believe it, but my jeep has been my daily usage vehicle for over 3 months now!! i dont prefer to take the vehicle out in the rains as i dont have the standard soft top!! but i have no other option!! I wil try to put up some snaps of the latest road conditions in a couple of days!! But take my word!! people thinking of driving towards mlore, Pls STOP THINKING!! The locals here, have got no other choice!! If u have an offroader, or an suv, then i will invite all of u to come here!! this is a parardise for hardcore off-roaders!! U might never get such an opportunity again!! U might have been to off roading areas far far away from the city!! but to be off-raoding in the heart of the city, is a great experience!! So come to MANGALORE!! A paradise for OFF-ROADERS!!!
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13th October 2007, 13:45	#71
Desert fox BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 228 Thanked: Once	O.K folks SUV it is then for now! BUT can i come through shiradi now? If no,any news on when it will be open for LMV users?
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16th October 2007, 14:04	#73
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	The Bangalore-Mangalore passenger train is supposed to be finally launched in Nov 07. It will go the longer route via Arsikere rather than directly via Hassan as I understand going directly via Hassan would have led to catastrophic results for KSRTC's financial performance.
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