Cracks appear on NH's retaining wall at Valiyaparamba
Kozhikode: Cracks have appeared on the retaining wall of the national highway stretch at Valiyaparamba near Thalappara in Malappuram district.
The cracks were formed in the concrete block walls constructed through the paddy field.
Locals said a portion of the retaining wall showed slight subsidence.
Commuters raised concerns that cracks in the concrete walls could lead to a serious accident.
Deputy opposition leader P K Kunhalikutty, who visited the spot, said the incident was the continuation of the NH collapse at Kooriyad due to unscientific construction. TNN
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