THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the Centre issuing in-principle nod for the Outer Ring Road project in Thiruvananthapuram, the state government has directed KITCO to come up with a detailed project report by October. The government decided to develop the project further taking into consideration the economic viabilities of the upcoming Vizhinjam project, at a cost of Rs 4,500 crore.
The Parippally-Vizhinjam ring road project, expected to boost the total development of the state capital, got in-principle approval following a meeting between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday. The state has asked the National Highways Authority of India to take over the project and provide funding. About 50 per cent of land acquisition cost will be borne by the state government.
