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Kanniyakumari district Collector R. Alagumeena, along with Killiyoor MLA S. Rajesh Kumar, inspected the progress of breakwater construction and road laying works in the coastal hamlet of Iraiyumanthurai, which is vulnerable to sea erosion. A ₹35 crore road is being built between Erayumanthurai and Neerodi (Kanniyakumari – Kerala border) alongside the breakwater to mitigate sea erosion and provide alternate connectivity to coastal villages. The Collector also advised midsea fishermen to return home via satellite phone.
News Article:
Coastal Road Rises Against Erosion in Kanniyakumari
NAGERCOIL, October 21, 2025 – In a move to combat persistent sea erosion threatening coastal communities, the Kanniyakumari district administration is making significant progress on a crucial infrastructure project in Iraiyumanthurai.
District Collector R. Alagumeena, accompanied by Killiyoor MLA S. Rajesh Kumar, today inspected the ongoing construction of a breakwater and the parallel laying of a new road in the coastal hamlet, which has been heavily impacted by sea erosion, particularly during the southwest monsoon season.
The project, costing ₹35 crore, addresses the critical need for a reliable transportation route between Erayumanthurai and Neerodi on the Kanniyakumari-Kerala border. The previous road was lost to the sea. “The breakwater is being built at vantage points to avert possible damaging of the new road by sea erosion,” Ms. Alagumeena stated, emphasizing the protective nature of the project. “The new road will provide alternate connectivity between the coastal villages.”
The Collector has also asked midsea fishermen to return home via satellite phone.
The project aims to provide a robust solution to the ongoing challenges posed by coastal erosion, safeguarding vital infrastructure and ensuring continued connectivity for the affected communities.
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