The expert team, comprising scientists S. Sandeep, Pawan Wable and P. Balakrishnan, inspected the site after the Collector sought a scientific assessment of the slope. Based on the report, the Collector directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to immediately remove loose rocks and soil from the slope and undertake permanent stabilisation measures. These include installing rockfall protection nets, safety fencing and rock-bolting systems to prevent boulders from falling onto the road. The district administration has also ordered continuous monitoring of the hillside to detect fresh cracks, tilting trees or other signs of instability. For a more comprehensive evaluation, the GSI has sought copies of the tunnel’s design documents, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and geotechnical investigation reports prepared during the construction of the twin tunnels.