Transport
The West Coast road from Mahe to Talapady is the backbone of the road system in Kannur district. This is part of the National Highway NH-66(formerly NH-17). Kannur - Mattannur - Iritty Road, Pappinisseri - Pilathara Road, Taliparamba - Sreekandapuram Road, Payyannur - Peringome (Kozhichal) Road, Thalassery –Kodagu road and the Thalassery – Mysore road are the other important roads. The airports at Mangalore in Karnataka and Kozhikode are about 125 kilometres away from Kannur. Kannur Airport is coming up at Mattannur is expected to be completed by the end of 2014.
Thalassery(Tellicherry), Kannur and Azhikkal are the minor ports in the district. Kannur is an ancient port. The nearest all-weather sea port is Mangalore, presently in Karnataka State. The inland water transport system connecting Perumba and Taliparamba was constructed in 1766 by the Ali Raja of Kannur. This 3.8 km long canal is known as the Sultan's Canal. The west flowing rivers are used for navigation. The Kuppam river has 244 km of navigable length; Valappattanam, 55 km and Anjarakandi, 23 km.
The international airport at Kannur is coming up at Mattanur..
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