On Saturday March 25, 2023, the state government of Thiruvananthapuram received central approval for two national highway development projects. The Public Works Department was granted an Rs 804.76 crore project for the development of National Highway 85 Adimali-Kumali and 766 Malaparam-Pudupadi roads, with Rs 350.75 crore allocated for land acquisition for Adimali-Kumali National Highway development and Rs 454.1 crore for Malaparum-Puthuppady road connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad. The project also includes the Koduvalli and Thamarassery bypasses, which were important requests from the state government. Additionally, a project proposal to upgrade 35 km of National Highway 766 was submitted, with financial permission available for land acquisition for a two-lane road with paved shoulders. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari discussed the development of National Highway 766, with funds allocated for the first phase of land acquisition. For more information, visit deshabhimani.com. Related news is also available.
Central approval for the projects submitted by the state government for the development of two national highways in Thiruvananthapuram state. An Rs 804.76 crore project has been sanctioned for the development of National Highway 85 Adimali – Kumali and 766 Malaparam – Pudupadi roads under the Public Works Department. 350.75 crore rupees have been allocated for land acquisition for Adimali-Kumali National Highway development and 454.1 crore rupees for Malaparum-Puthuppady road connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad. Koduvalli and Thamarassery bypasses, which were the main needs of the state government, have also been considered in the project. A project proposal to upgrade 35 km of National Highway 766 was submitted. Financial permission is available for land acquisition for two-lane road with paved shoulders. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his meeting with Union Surface Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari had given special attention to the development of National Highway 766. This was also requested in the discussion held by PA Muhammad Riaz with Nitin Gadkari after he became the Public Works Minister. Funds were then allocated for the first phase of land acquisition. Read on deshabhimani.com
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This decision by the central government to approve the development projects for two national highways in Thiruvananthapuram state is a step towards improving the infrastructure of the region. The allocation of funds for land acquisition and the development of bypasses show a commitment towards easing traffic congestion and enhancing connectivity. We hope that this will lead to greater economic growth and development in the state.