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National Highway 67 (India)
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National Highway 67 is a National Highway in Southern Indian
states of Tamil Nadu
and Karnataka
. It runs from Nagapattinam
, a sea-side town in Tamil Nadu
to Gundlupet
in Karnataka
near the intersection of National Highway 212. The most important cities connected by this highway are Coimbatore
and Trichy and the important towns connected by this highway are Nagapattinam
, Thiruvarur, Tanjore, Trichy, Karur
, Ooty. This highway traverses the wider middle region of Tamil Nadu. The total length of NH 67 runs to 555 km (344.9 mi). The National Highway 67 along with National Highway 212 connects city of Mysuru via Gundlupete
with Ooty. The NH-67 passes through Bandipur National Park
in Karnataka region. There has been reports of wild animals being killed by speeding vehicles in this highway.
NH 67 runs along the southern banks of Kaveri river between Trichy and Karur
. The road between Karur
and Coimbatore
for a distance of 114.4 km (71.1 mi) is being widened into two/four lanes and the project is expected to be complete by August 2008. The 67 km (41.6 mi)distance between Thanjavur and Trichy is widened by Madhucon Projects Ltd. The 79.7 km (49.5 mi) distance between Trichy and Karur
is widened by Reliance Energy Limited.
, Vellakoil
, Kangayam, Coimbatore
, Mettupalayam, coonoor
, Ooty, Naduvattam
and Gundlupet
.
And there is a proposal for extension of this highway as NH 67-A, which splits from Karur towards Erode
, and reaches Mysore through Sathy & Chamarajanagar
and to Bangalore
through Anthiyur
& Kanakapura
.
to Kallar as part of Coimbatore – Mettupalayam bypass. Coimbatore bypass road would start from kangayampalayam
via Muthugoundenpudur, Neelambur, Mayilampatty, Vellanaipatty, Kalapatti
, Idigari to join Mettupalayam Road at Narasimhanaickenpalayam
. The stretch would measure 26.5 km.
The next stretch of bypass road from Chikkadasampalayam would be via Odanthurai and Kallar. The entire stretch of Mettupalayam bypass road from Coimbatore would measure 53.95 km.
Three rail overbridges would come up at Sulur, Narashimanaickenpalayam and Karamadai.
South India
South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area...
states of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
and Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. It runs from Nagapattinam
Nagapattinam
Nagapattinam is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Nagapattinam District. It is a prominent seaport on the east coast of India and an important centre of trade and commerce.The town of Nagapattinam dates back to the Sangam period...
, a sea-side town in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
to Gundlupet
Gundlupet
Gundlupet is a town in Chamarajanagar district in the Indian state of Karnataka. This small town is about 56 km from the Mysore-Ooty / Mysore-Calicut road and about 200 km from Bangalore. Gundlupet is the last town in Karnataka en route to Ooty or Kozhikode.The Bandipur National Park...
in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
near the intersection of National Highway 212. The most important cities connected by this highway are Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
and Trichy and the important towns connected by this highway are Nagapattinam
Nagapattinam
Nagapattinam is a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Nagapattinam District. It is a prominent seaport on the east coast of India and an important centre of trade and commerce.The town of Nagapattinam dates back to the Sangam period...
, Thiruvarur, Tanjore, Trichy, Karur
Karur
Karur is a large town and a municipality in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu situated on the banks of Amaravati. Karur district was formed on 30 September 1995 by trifurcating Tiruchirappalli district. It is the administrative headquarters of Karur District. Karur has a very long...
, Ooty. This highway traverses the wider middle region of Tamil Nadu. The total length of NH 67 runs to 555 km (344.9 mi). The National Highway 67 along with National Highway 212 connects city of Mysuru via Gundlupete
Gundlupet
Gundlupet is a town in Chamarajanagar district in the Indian state of Karnataka. This small town is about 56 km from the Mysore-Ooty / Mysore-Calicut road and about 200 km from Bangalore. Gundlupet is the last town in Karnataka en route to Ooty or Kozhikode.The Bandipur National Park...
with Ooty. The NH-67 passes through Bandipur National Park
Bandipur National Park
Bandipur National Park is one of India's best known protected areas and is an important Project Tiger reserve. It is located in the Chamarajanagar district of southern Karnataka in South India,...
in Karnataka region. There has been reports of wild animals being killed by speeding vehicles in this highway.
NH 67 runs along the southern banks of Kaveri river between Trichy and Karur
Karur
Karur is a large town and a municipality in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu situated on the banks of Amaravati. Karur district was formed on 30 September 1995 by trifurcating Tiruchirappalli district. It is the administrative headquarters of Karur District. Karur has a very long...
. The road between Karur
Karur
Karur is a large town and a municipality in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu situated on the banks of Amaravati. Karur district was formed on 30 September 1995 by trifurcating Tiruchirappalli district. It is the administrative headquarters of Karur District. Karur has a very long...
and Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
for a distance of 114.4 km (71.1 mi) is being widened into two/four lanes and the project is expected to be complete by August 2008. The 67 km (41.6 mi)distance between Thanjavur and Trichy is widened by Madhucon Projects Ltd. The 79.7 km (49.5 mi) distance between Trichy and Karur
Karur
Karur is a large town and a municipality in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu situated on the banks of Amaravati. Karur district was formed on 30 September 1995 by trifurcating Tiruchirappalli district. It is the administrative headquarters of Karur District. Karur has a very long...
is widened by Reliance Energy Limited.
Route
Nagappattinam, Thiruvarur, Thanjavur, Trichy, Kulithalai, KarurKarur
Karur is a large town and a municipality in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu situated on the banks of Amaravati. Karur district was formed on 30 September 1995 by trifurcating Tiruchirappalli district. It is the administrative headquarters of Karur District. Karur has a very long...
, Vellakoil
Vellakoil
Vellakoil is a municipal town in the former Erode district and now in Tirupur District, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It mid way between two major cities Tiruchirapalli and Coimbatore. It is located equidistant to business cities Erode and Tirupur.-Geography:Vellakovil is located at...
, Kangayam, Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
, Mettupalayam, coonoor
Coonoor
Coonoor is a town and a municipality in the Nilgiris district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its production of Nilgiri tea....
, Ooty, Naduvattam
Naduvattam
Naduvattam is a Panchayat town in The Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Geography:Naduvattam is located at . It has an average elevation of 1953 metres .-Demographics:...
and Gundlupet
Gundlupet
Gundlupet is a town in Chamarajanagar district in the Indian state of Karnataka. This small town is about 56 km from the Mysore-Ooty / Mysore-Calicut road and about 200 km from Bangalore. Gundlupet is the last town in Karnataka en route to Ooty or Kozhikode.The Bandipur National Park...
.
And there is a proposal for extension of this highway as NH 67-A, which splits from Karur towards Erode
Erode
Erode is a city, a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Erode district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is situated at the center of the South Indian Peninsula, about southwest from the state capital Chennai and on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, between 11° 19.5"...
, and reaches Mysore through Sathy & Chamarajanagar
Chamarajanagar
Chamarajanagar is a town in the southern end of Karnataka, a state in India. It is also the headquarters of the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It is named after Chamaraja Wodeyar IX , king of Mysore, who was born in the town...
and to Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
through Anthiyur
Anthiyur
Anthiyur is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.-Geography:Andiyur is located at . It has an average elevation of .-Demographics:...
& Kanakapura
Kanakapura
Kanakapura is a town and the headquarters of Kanakapura Taluk in the Ramanagara district in the state of Karnataka, India. Situated near the city of Bengaluru, this town is famous for the production of silk and granite.- Etymology :...
.
Road improvement
The works relating to laying of four sections of Coimbatore bypass road from KangayampalayamKangayampalayam
Kangayampalayam is a suburb of the city Coimbatore in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is the one of the fast growing suburbs in west Coimbatore.-Demographics:...
to Kallar as part of Coimbatore – Mettupalayam bypass. Coimbatore bypass road would start from kangayampalayam
Kangayampalayam
Kangayampalayam is a suburb of the city Coimbatore in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is the one of the fast growing suburbs in west Coimbatore.-Demographics:...
via Muthugoundenpudur, Neelambur, Mayilampatty, Vellanaipatty, Kalapatti
Kalapatti
Kalapatti is a suburb of Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 17 km North-East direction, within the city limits. Now Kalapatti is merged with Corporation of Coimbatore. Because of invasion of IT companies surrounding in and around Kalapatti like Peelamedu, HopeCollege,...
, Idigari to join Mettupalayam Road at Narasimhanaickenpalayam
Narasimhanaickenpalayam
Narasimhanaickenpalayam is a part of Coimbatore city. It is about 14 km from City center in Northern direction. Narasimhanaickenpalayam is located on the streach of Mettupalayam road, one of the arterial roads of Coimbatore.-Demographics:...
. The stretch would measure 26.5 km.
The next stretch of bypass road from Chikkadasampalayam would be via Odanthurai and Kallar. The entire stretch of Mettupalayam bypass road from Coimbatore would measure 53.95 km.
Three rail overbridges would come up at Sulur, Narashimanaickenpalayam and Karamadai.