The Idukki district collector shuts the Gap Road at night, or fully after a slide, whenever a rain alert is in force. Parking on it is banned too.
From onmanorama.com · dated 13 June 2025 · read 28 September 2026 · no rider has confirmed it
In November 2023 the collector barred travel from 7 pm to 6 am between Udumbanchola and Cheriyar. Expect the same after fresh slides.
From english.janamtv.com · dated 7 November 2023 · read 28 September 2026 · no rider has confirmed it
After landslips in August 2025 heavy vehicles were barred and lighter ones let through in turns. Motorcycles were not named. Check before riding in the rains.
From deccanherald.com · dated 29 August 2025 · read 28 September 2026 · no rider has confirmed it
The highway from Sulthan Bathery through Bandipur closes from 9 pm to 6 am. Two-wheelers are stopped from 6 pm.
From onmanorama.com · dated 10 December 2020 · read 28 September 2026 · no rider has confirmed it
Small water and soft drink bottles, plastic bags, plates and cutlery are banned in Munnar, Vagamon, Thekkady, Wayanad and other hill areas.
From etvbharat.com · dated 17 June 2025 · read 28 September 2026 · no rider has confirmed it