Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi on Wednesday, said Hebri taluk that comprises dense forest and a number of rivulets, will get 30 more footbridges to help people safely cross water bodies.

Speaking to reporters during his inspection of Agumbe Ghat on NH 169A in Agumbe, Mr. Jarkiholi said the department has constructed over 600 footbridges in Udupi district so far, including nearly 60 in Hebri taluk.

Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi interacting with department officials during the inspection of Agumbe Ghat that connects Udupi district with Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: UMESH S. SHETTIGAR

Meanwhile, a few residents of Hebri town urged Mr. Jarkiholi to extend four-lane widening of NH 169A through the town. The highway is being widened to four lane from Malpe to Hebri. They said as the four-lane stretch ends at the beginning of the town, heavy traffic movement causes gridlock in Hebri Circle on a daily basis. Therefore, the four-lane should be extended from Kelapete till Police Quarters, they demanded.

Published - July 15, 2026 08:36 pm IST