A large herd of elephants was spotted crossing a national highway in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

The incident took place in National Highway 55 of Dhenkanal district on August 22.

Footage shows the herd crossing from one side of the highway to the other, as people stop their vehicles to watch.

According to local reports, the National Highways Authority of India is commencing construction work for an elephant underpass.

Massive herd of elephants were spotted crossing National Highway in the east Indian state of Odisha.

The incident took place in National Highway 55 of Dhenkanal district on August 22.

The video shows, the huge herd of elephants cross the national highway from one side to the other.

Finally, an elephant is seen crossing alone after herd crossed on to the other side.

According to the reports, it is said that the National Highways Authority of India is commencing construction work for elephant under pass in the region for the animals.

The people stopped their vehicles and watched the herd of elephants cross the highway.