Kerala Gets Rs 67 Bn Boost for Road Development Projects

09 Jun 2025 CW Team

The Kollam-Senkotta Greenfield (NH 744) project is expected to receive approval within three months. The proposed Mysuru-Malappuram Economic Corridor will be considered for approval after a detailed study is completed.

In-principle approval has been granted for the Willingdon Island-Kundannur Greenfield Corridor and the Azhikkal Port Connectivity Project. The implementation of the Kothamangalam-Muvattupuzha bypass as a single stretch has also been approved.

The long-pending Punalur bypass project has received approval, and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been instructed to submit a detailed project report. Additionally, directives have been issued to prepare a detailed project report for constructing a road linking NH 66 to the Kozhikode airport.

The meeting was attended by Kerala government鈥檚 special representative in Delhi K V Thomas, Chief Secretary A Jayathilak, and PWD secretary K Biju.

News source: The New Indian Express

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