Anand Mahindra shared a picture of the newly-inaugurated Thalassery-Mahe bypass on X, and wrote, "Like a skyscraper lying down flat on its side." He added, "At first it looked like a concrete imposition on the natural landscape. But it has its own aesthetic." The 18.6-km six-lane bypass from Muzhappilangad to Azhiyoor reduces the previous 45-minute travel time to 14 minutes.