THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The first phase of development work of the Althara-Attakulangara stretch via Vazhuthacaud, Thycaud and Killipalam in the capital city has begun. The work is part of the Smart Road Project under the Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL). In the first phase, the stretch from Althara Junction to Thycaud overbridge near the Government Hospital for Women and Children will be made smart. The second phase covers the development of the road from Thycaud to Attakulangara.