Wed Oct 30 15:19:14 UTC 2024: Published – October 30, 2024 08:49 pm IST – KOLLAMFinance Minister K.N. Balagopal has said steps are being taken to make the Kottarakara bypass a reality to solve the constant traffic woes of residents.He was inaugurating the renovated Karikkam- Upper Karikkam- Olayil Mukku-Eiyyamkunnu road at Kottarakara.
“Although the project is expected to cost ₹300 crore, the government is of the opinion that the travel problems of the public should be solved. Notification for land acquisition has been issued for the project. When the bypass will be thrown open for traffic, it will also pave the way for regional development of Kottarakara and better transport facilities,” said Mr. Balagopal.The renovation of the Karikkam- Upper Karikkam- Olayil Mukku- Eiyyamkunnu road (including Kadalavila- Changayil stretch), which is an important road in Kottarakkara municipality, was carried out using bituminous macadam and bituminous concrete (BM and BC) at a cost of ₹9.5 crore.

Kottarakkara municipality chairperson S.R. Ramesh presided over the function while vice-chairperson Vanaja Rajeev, standing committee heads Jacob Varghese Vadakkadath, Faisal Basheer, K. Unnikrishna Menon, Mini Kumari, G. Sushma, councillors. and political party representatives were present.Published – October 30, 2024 08:49 pm IST
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