Keralam government sanctions ₹11 crore for road development in Kochi
KOCHI The State government has approved and allocated funds for M.G. Road renovation works and the development of Chinmaya Cross Road, which forms part of the approach road for the proposed Perandoor-Vaduthala bridge project in the Ernakulam Assembly constituency, said T.J. Vinod, MLA. An amount of ₹6 crore has been allocated for the M.G. Road renovation work, while ₹5 crore has been sanctioned for the development of Chinmaya Cross Road, including land acquisition.
The stretch between Madhava Pharmacy Junction and Thevara along M.G. Road will be resurfaced. A cross drain, which is currently dysfunctional, will also be reconstructed as part of the work. The project aims to improve the motorability of the road and address hardships faced by commuters, said Mr. Vinod in a statement issued here. Demand grows for alternative greenfield road corridors to Infopark in Kochi Demand grows for alternative greenfield road corridors to Infopark in Kochi IT professionals flag safety concerns over narrow, potholed roads and traffic snarls, and call for parallel roads through vacant plots to improve connectivity to Infopark Demand grows for alternative greenfield road corridors to Infopark in Kochi storyline 1 Main reason for waterlogging “Skewed slopes of drains remain the main reason for waterlogging along M.G.
Road. The PWD (Roads) has submitted a comprehensive project worth ₹20 crore for the development of M.G. Road, including the scientific correction of drain slopes and improvement of footpath. Waterlogging along M.G. Road can be permanently resolved once these works are also implemented,” he said. ₹1.50-crore project to redevelop Vyttila Junction in Keralam’s Kochi nearing completion ₹1.50-crore project to redevelop Vyttila Junction in Keralam’s Kochi nearing completion The widened and redeveloped portions beneath the Vyttila flyover being opened to traffic in a phased manner; a dedicated bus bay to park four buses at a time to be readied on the south-western side of the junction ₹1.50-crore project to redevelop Vyttila Junction in Keralam’s Kochi nearing completion storyline 1 Initially, Swagatham Road was identified as the approach road for the Perandoor-Vaduthala bridge.
However, it was replaced by Chinmaya Cross Road following widespread complaints from residents that the narrow width of Swagatham Road would lead to traffic congestion once the bridge becomes a reality. The development of Chinmaya Cross Road, including land acquisition for the approach road, will help improve transportation facilities in the area, Mr. Vinod said. The proposed works have been included in the budgeted works and sanctioned as part of efforts to improve the basic infrastructure of the city’s main roads and address perennial issues such as traffic congestion and waterlogging, he said.
