Flagship corridors such as Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Delhi-Amritsar Katra Expressway, Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway are also being developed as part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a statement. "It will be a reality. The Antony government says it is. The Digital Science Park will be established on a 14-acre plot adjacent to the Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology at Veiloor. The corridor improves connectivity to major cities / towns such as Kasargod, Thalassery, Kannur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Kochi, Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. Traveling time between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod will be reduced to five hours through the expressway from the current 12 hours. New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and discussed about various development projects in the state. [16] The new contract was awarded to Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society. He was speaking at a virtual ceremony for the laying of foundation stones for seven highway projects worth Rs 11,571 crore for Kerala, and inauguration of a 27-kilometre highway project from Kazhakoottam to Mukkola, built at a cost of Rs 1,121 crore. "Mumbai-Kanyakumari Economic Corridor with a length of 1,760 kilometres is one such corridor being developed as a part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana," he said. The construction cost of the road passing through Nedumangad, Aruvikkara and Vamanapuram assembly constituencies is Rs167.69 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off Kerala's first Vande Bharat Express train from Thiruvananthapuram. All rights reserved. Already, at least seven companies led by a consortium of firms from Malaysia have evinced keen interest in the Kerala expressway. Kasargod Neeleswaram - Chengala- Contract to Megha Construction Company. [13] As of August 2020, the works in first stretch of the project in Kasaragod district between Nandarapadavu and Chevar are nearing completion and works on other stretches are in progress.[14]. The proposed projects are part of NH 66 and will serve as a critical infrastructure link for Kerala connecting the state to Tamil Nadu at South and Karnataka at North. All the comments will be moderated by the newindianexpress.com editorial. It will help boost tourism, improve connectivity and transportation, easy market access to farmers from the hilly regions, relief measures during disasters etc. The corridor improves connectivity to major cities/ towns such as Kasargod, Thalassery, Kannur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Kochi, Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. NH 66 is also a pivotal part of the upcoming Mumbai-Kanyakumari Corridor. Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! The Kerala government and various strategic partners -- that could include NRI investors -- would hold equity participation in the new company. He said the government is committed to ensure expedited completion of these projects to enable economic prosperity of the State and that the projects will change the face of Kerala. Mr. Gadkari also said that works costing 19,800 crore are targeted for completion by 2024 while 30 projects of an aggregate length of 549 kilometres for an amount of 5,327 crore are under implementation. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The proposed greenfield national highway parallel to MC Road (SH-1 and NH 183) connecting the capital city to Angamaly via Kottarakkara and Kottayam as part of the Bharat Mala Pariyojana moves a step closer with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) publishing the preliminary notification for starting land acquisition in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts. A special deputy collector (land acquisition) has been appointed for each district where the proposed highway passes through. Explained: Why Indias First Water Metro Is A Game Changer For Urban Mobility With Innovative, Inclusive And Sustainable Approach? Adequate follow ups will be taken and chart out a specific time-line for its completion. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. He asked Chief Minister Pinarai Vijayan to consider PPP (Public Private Partnership) model for road development which will bring more capital in building infrastructure. One option that is gaining ground is the setting up a new company to build the expressway. Pookkoottumpadam, Kalikavu, Kizhekethala(Karuvarakundu), Pulvetta, Karingalthonni. However, the present government has decided to expedite the project. 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These seven highway projects are worth Rs 11,571 crore.. 01 project of NH-66 having a length of 13 Km (existing 4-lane Road) is planning to develop as 6-lane Elevated Highway from Aroor to ThuravoorThekku. All rights reserved. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. To widen the Edappally-Kuttippuram stretch of the national highway, the state government has allocated 1,777 crore as compensation for landowners. In addition, 07 projects having a length of 847.44 Km. Mr Gadkari also said that works costing Rs 19,800 crore are targeted for completion by 2024 while 30 projects of an aggregate length of 549 kilometres for an amount of Rs 5,327 crore are under implementation. Rs 7000 cr expressway for Kerala soon. This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics Copyright NDTV Convergence Limited 2023. But the State Government's clarification is that the yellow stones were already used for earmarking boundaries as per the Coastal Regulation Zone rules in the coastal areas and hence, in order to clear confusion, the decision was taken to lay pink stones for the Coastal Highway project. Government have approved the alignment on 6-7-2009 and issued Government order vide GO (MS) No.44/2009/PWD dated 6-7-2009. 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Authorities envision the highway as a greenfield road with reduced evictions and displacement of people. It is, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Public Works Department Minister PA Mohammad Riyas told the press that the Ministry of, MUNNAR: Wild elephant Padayappa stood on the road blocking vehicles on the national highway. Construction of the Kozhikode six-lane road will begin later this month. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time. MumbaiKanyakumari Economic Corridor with a length of 1,760 kilometres is one such corridor being developed as a part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana, he said. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines. As of 2020, works on 21 reaches spread across Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kozhikode, Kannur , Kasaragod districts are in progress. Mr Gadkari said that 35,000 kilometres of national highways are being developed as a part of it in the country and out of this, 1,234 kilometres are being developed in Kerala. These seven highway projects, totaling 177 kms, will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 11,571 crore. Kerala clears 1,777-cr for highway project. Contractors and employees should ensure that the entire amount allocated for road development is utilised effectively, Riyas added. Mentioning about very high land acquisition cost for roads in Kerala, Mr Gadkari called for making aggregates and sand royalty free and for exempting other road materials like iron/ steel, cement from state GST that will be very helpful to Kerala for reducing the cost of road construction. They fall under the villages of Vamanapuram, Kallara, Pangode, Palode, Kurupuzha, Panavoor, Pullampara, Anad, Uzhamalackal, Aruvikkara, Karakulam, Nedumangad and Karuppur. Not only that the expressway will boost the construction industry in the state, it will be the hub of all economic activities, including IT, tourism, et cetera," says the minister. Earlier, the preliminary proceeding for the 257-km highway began with the notification of fixing Competent Authority Land Acquisition (CALA). Kerala's much-touted 625-km coastal highway project connecting nine districts has received a fillip following a recent meeting convened by the State PWD Minister, Mohammed Riyas, with. Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister of roadways and tourism, Muhammed Riyas hit back at BJP state president K, NEW DELHI: Usually we have to pay toll to travel on national highways. In September 2016 Detailed Project Report for just 79km from proposed 1229km was only completed. He said, the corridor traversing the entire length of Kerala from North to South is expected to be the lifeline of Kerala. The rehabilitation efforts are undertaken by the Coastal Development Corporation. [11] The works on Thottilpalam - Thalayad stretch is facing opposition from land owners. New Delhi: Highway projects worth 50,000 crore are being developed in Kerala as part of the. The expenditure on construction of national highway from 2014-2020 is Rs 3,820 crore while another Rs 671 crore was spent on maintenance of national highways in the State. The National Highways Development Project by the government of India aims to expand the country's current expressway network and plans to add an additional 18,637 km of greenfield expressways by 2025 apart from building 4 lane greenfield national highways of 50,000 km length. The National Highway 66 from Thalappadi in Kasaragod to Kazhakoottam in Thiruvananthapuram will be 521.81 km wide with 45 m wide six lanes. The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Onmanorama. Three lanes on each side and one service road each. We are on the right track. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. We respect your privacy. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. The 590 KM road is part of the overall 1,622-km-long NH-66 runs along the western coast of India, parallel to the Western Ghats. It is billed as the highway of hope that would bring investment and prosperity to industry-starved Kerala and change the state's economic and urban face. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. Terms of Use | It notifies the places to be acquired. The Nedumangad- Ponmudi road is being constructed under the Rebuild Kerala Initiative package implemented by the state government to rehabilitate roads damaged by heavy rain and floods in the state in 2018. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The development of the six-lane National Highway from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram will be completed by 2025, PWD Minister P A Mohammed Riyas has said. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. Website Designed, Developed & Maintained by Express Network Private Ltd. Now we are on Telegram too. Of the remaining 155 km, the work on 120 km will be covered under the Bharatmala project being initiated by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for linking major ports and coastal areas in the country. The National Highways Authority estimates the cost of road development at Rs 44,000 crore. A minimum of two years will be taken to complete the land acquisition proceedings. He also said that the corridor traversing the entire length of Kerala from North to South is expected to be the lifeline of Kerala. As much as three metric tones of rubberised bitumen and 15 metric tones of coir-geo textiles will be used for the expressway's construction. Highway projects worth 50,000 crore are being developed in Kerala as part of the Mumbai-Kanyakumari economic corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. The compensation usually given during the land acquisition of major development projects will be given to those displaced due to the project. Jose Paul, former chairman of Mormugao Port, said that GAIL, Indian Oil and BPCL having a significant presence in Puthuvypeen will be highly benefited by the tunnel, which would help them to reduce their transportation cost significantly. The proposed highway would pass through areas including Bandadka, Malom, Chittarikkal, Cherupuzha, Alakode, Payyavoor, Ulikkal, Mananthavady, Kalpetta, Thiruvambady, Nilambur, Karuvarakundu, Pookkottumpadam, Edakkara, Palakkad, Pattikkad, Neriamangalam, Kattappana, Mundakayam, Erumely, Ranni, Konni, Koodal, Vazhathope, Pathanapuram, Punalur, Anchal, Kulathupuzha, Madathara, Palode, Vithura, Aryanadu, Vellarada etc. The Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs minister said that in line with the Prime Ministers vision for a New India, development of world-class transport infrastructure has been prioritised through initiatives such as the Bharatmala Pariyojana, the countrys largest ever infrastructure development programme. In Wayanad district as of February 2021, the land acquisition from tea estates on a 13km stretch between Meppadi and Chooralmala is pending. Track Latest News and Karnataka Elections 2023 Coverage Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world. Last Updated: 18th September 2021 07:11 AM Kolichal,Pathinettam Mile, Chully, Malom, Chittarikkal, Branch 1: Ulikkal, Iritty, Peravoor, Nedumpoil, Vilangad (continues to Kozhikode district), Branch 2: Ulikkal, Vallithode, Anappanthy, Karikkottakary, Edoor, Aralam, Kappukadavu, Perumbunna, Madapurachal, Manathana, Kottiyoor, Ambayathode, Boy's Town (continues to Wayanad district), Maruthonkara, Peruvannamuzhi, Chakkittapara, Narinada, Koorachundu, Kallanodu, Kodanchery, Nellippoyil, Pullurampara, Punnackal, Koodaranji, Koombara, Kakkadampoyil, Branch 2: (from Wayanad district) Munderi, Pothukal, Chungathara, Karulai, Pookottumpadam. The path will become a reality in four years. Mentioning about very high land acquisition cost for roads in Kerala, Mr. Gadkari called for making aggregates and sand royalty free and for exempting other road materials like iron/ steel, cement from State GST that will be very helpful to Kerala for reducing the cost of oad construction. In Thiruvananthapuram, the portions of land under Nedumangad taluk will be acquired. In some places, work orders have been given and the tendering process is progressing elsewhere. Other than this, the proposed expressway would bring life to the farther suburb of Chennai, Sriperumbudur, the starting point of the highway. Keralas much-touted 625-km coastal highway project connecting nine districts has received a fillip following a recent meeting convened by the State PWD Minister, Mohammed Riyas, with district collectors concerned to speed up the land acquisition process.
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