{
  "id": 4690131,
  "title": "SHRC directs NHAI to urgently resurface potholed Aroor-Edappally NH 66 bypass",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/shrc-directs-nhai-to-urgently-resurface-potholed-aroor-edappally-nh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T18:04:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/shrc-directs-nhai-to-urgently-resurface-potholed-aroor-edappally-nh-66-bypass/article71412006.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has instructed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to swiftly resurface the heavily potholed sections of the Aroor-Vyttila-Palarivattom NH 66 Bypass due to the significant traffic congestion caused by these potholes. Alexander Thomas, Chairperson of the Commission, issued this directive following the discovery of numerous potholes and damaged expansion joints on bridges, resulting in accidents and prolonged traffic delays.\n\nThis order stems from the Commission registering a suo motu case based on newspaper reports detailing the poor condition of the corridor, particularly along the Vyttila railway overbridge (on the Ponnurunni side) and the Kumbalam-Aroor bridge. Additionally, the approach portions of the Panangad-Kumbalam bridge, the Netoor-Kundannur bridge, and the road near Madavana are in a deplorable state, as per a communication.\n\nThe District Collector is tasked with identifying the responsible agency and issuing the necessary directions. Engineers concerned must conduct site inspections and carry out resurfacing works. The District Collector, along with the relevant engineers, must submit action-taken reports by the first week of October, as ordered by Thomas. The engineers concerned and a representative of the District Collector are required to appear before the Commission at its hearing at the PWD Rest House, Pathadipalam, on October 23.\n\nCommuters, traffic police, and NGOs have repeatedly highlighted the excessive delay in executing repair and resurfacing works on the 16-km-long Aroor-Edappally NH 66 bypass, which is deemed the most heavily trafficked stretch in Keralam. Earlier this week, the SHRC directed the Public Works Department (NH wing) to resurface the severely potholed Kundannur-Thevara bridge.",
  "summary": "District Collector, executive engineers asked to submit action-taken reports by first week of October; SHRC order follows suo motu case registered based on newspaper reports on the corridor’s plight",
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}