THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a major boost to the state’s developmental initiatives, the proposed outer ring road (ORR) project in the state capital has got Central nod. Union Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways has entrusted the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) with necessary preparatory work.
The Central nod for the project will expedite developmental activities in the state, said PWD Minister P A Mohammed Riyaz. The Union Government had issued in-principle clearance for the project in 2018. The project has been included under the Bharatmala Pariyojana.
