One step closer to connectivity

KOCHI: The proposed national highway, to be developed parallel to the MC Road is expected to ensure connectivity between eastern and southern Kerala. It is being developed by the National Highway Authority of India under its Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme The 3(a) notification for the project was recently published, giving it a much-needed thrust.

“The four-laning of Thiruvananthapuram — Kottarakkara — Kottayam — Angamali MC Road will be done by developing SH-1 and NH-183. The latter connects Kollam with Dindigul, of which, Kollam High School Junction to Anjilimoodu and Thiruvalla Junction to Oonnukkal Junction will see a new alignment. This would be developed as an economic corridor by improving the efficiency of freight movement under Bharatmala Pariyojana,” said an official. According to the officials, the procedure for appointing a field survey consultant is underway.