Work on Eenchakkal–Kazhakuttam stretch of NH reviewed
It was decided at the meeting to improve traffic safety and ease congestion by increasing the number of spans at the Eanchakkal crossway from five to 13, thereby widening the crossing
A crucial meeting was held on Friday to review the construction progress on the Eenchakkal–Kazhakuttam segment of National Highway 66. Transport Minister C.P. John, along with Shashi Tharoor MP and V. Muraleedharan MLA, convened to discuss improvements aimed at enhancing traffic safety and mitigating congestion.
The key decision was to amplify the number of spans at the Eanchakkal crossway from the current five to a total of thirteen, effectively widening the crossing. This strategic move will be complemented by constructing as many spans as feasible for the approach road, thereby avoiding the reliance on earth-filling techniques. This approach is anticipated to facilitate smoother access to the KSRTC depot located in the Eenchakkal area.
The meeting further directed the District Collector to engage the services of the Fire and Rescue Services to address any blockages in the drainage system along the stretch. Additionally, it was resolved to seek the necessary approval from the Central government for the proposed ring road project.
The Kazhakuttam area, where construction of the National Highway is ongoing, is set to resume shortly.
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