Development of NH66 stretch in Kollam inching closer to reality
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even though the land acquisition proceedings for the proposed six-lane NH 66 of Kazhakoottam- Kadampattukonam on Thiruvananthapuram-Kollam border hit a roadblock due to stiff opposition from land owners near Attingal and a High Court stay order, the proceedings of the Kollam bypass to Kadampattukonam in Kollam district have made significant progress.
The tender for the construction of this 31.25-km stretch has been awarded to New Delhi-based Shivalaya Constructions. According to National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the work will begin soon by widening the existing road into a six-lane stretch with service roads. Distribution of compensation to the land owners is nearing completion. The technical bid for the tender opened on August 25. Six firms took part in tender process.
