KOCHI: The construction of the state’s longest elevated highway, stretching from Edappally in Ernakulam district to Thuravoor in Alappuzha district, has received a huge boost with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) preparing to install pier cap beams on the 12.75km Aroor-Thuravoor stretch of NH 66. So far, work on 300 pillars has been […]
Category: Roads
Outer Area Growth Corridor: Eight economic clusters proposed in Thiruvananthapuram
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Capital Regional Development Project-II, the State consultant for the implementation of the proposed Outer Area Growth Corridor (OAGC) on either side of the proposed Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Thiruvananthapuram, has suggested eight economic clusters in the district as part of the OAGC initiative. Since the 78-km ORR will be from Vizhinjam to […]
Residents riled as road to tribal hamlets in Tiruchy ‘non-motorable’ for five years
TIRUCHY: Residents of four tribal hamlets in Kombai panchayat of Pachamalai hills complain that the road connecting them has turned so non-motorable over the past five years that their relatives now hesitate to visit them considering the treacherous commute they have to undertake. Mentioning that it has been about five years since vehicles stopped plying […]
Expect a breather at Delhi’s Ashram Chowk as Sarai Kale Khan flyover is open
NEW DELHI: Those fuming and fretting at Delhi’s Ashram Chowk and Sarai Kale Khan for months, it could be time to say good riddance from traffic snarls. The Sarai Kale Khan flyover promises better connectivity for central, east, and south-east Delhi, besides helping in a better air quality and noise-free commute. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal […]
Kerala government rolls out comprehensive work calendar for smart road project
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has meticulously devised a comprehensive working calendar to ensure the prompt and efficient execution of the smart road development project in the capital city, as an integral part of the Smart City Mission initiative. With the successful completion of the tendering process for all the proposed smart roads, construction activities are […]
As rainfall looms, unmilled Chennai roads spark flood fear
CHENNAI: With the onset of the northeast monsoon, the residents are worried about the prospect of water entering homes and flooding streets due to the rising height of roads and pending road work. The corporation maintains 461 bus route roads to a length of 387 km and 34,640 interior roads for 5,270 km. Since June, […]
New smart roads set to transform Thiruvananthapuram’s landscape
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The construction of two significant smart road projects in the capital is set to commence next week. These projects, namely the Ayyankali Hall (formerly VJT Hall) to Zam Zam stretch and the Spencer-AKG Centre stretch are part of the Smart City Mission scheme and have been pending for a considerable period. The contract for […]
Tamil Nadu CM inspects road work in Chennai
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday inspected road works worth Rs 7.14 crore in Velachery, Perungudi, and Alandur. He also instructed Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena to hold weekly meetings to oversee road works.
After steps, accidents dip on Bengaluru-Mysuru NH
MYSURU: The number of deaths due to accidents on the 118-km Mysuru-Bengaluru highway has come down drastically. This could be attributed to proactive efforts of police and fear of accidents among motorists. According to Additional Director-General of Police (Traffic and Road Safety) Alok Kumar, 29 deaths were reported on the highway in May and 28 […]
Manaveeyam stretch to be opened ahead of Onam
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Manaveeyam Road, the cultural corridor of the state capital, is all set to be opened to the public before Onam. According to Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Limited (SCTL), the implementing agency of the project, only road tarring and footpath laying works are pending. “The tarring works will begin in a week while the laying of […]
4.8 km bumpy ride for Appirampattu villagers near Auroville
VILLUPURAM: A 4.85 km road linking Royapettah and Nesal, used by approximately 400 families residing in Appirampattu village near Auroville, is in a damaged state for several months. The road enables the villagers to access the towns of Marakanam, Tindivanam, Puducherry, and the taluk headquarters Vanur.
Schoolgirl death: Tiruchy corporation, highways department involve in blame game over fixing road
TIRUCHY: The recent death of a 16-year-old schoolgirl on Melachinthamani Road in the city after she came under the wheels of a bus during her brother’s attempt to avoid a pothole was a disaster waiting to happen, say locals. The city corporation continuing with underground drainage (UGD) work in the stretch between Anna statue and […]