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Centre puts Kerala elevated highway on hold, cites Metro hurdles
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has put the 14.64-km Edappally-Aroor six-lane elevated highway project on hold. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha that new projects will be…
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The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has put the 14.64-km Edappally-Aroor six-lane elevated highway project on hold. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha that new projects will be taken up only after completing existing ones. MP Hibi Eden confirmed the project faced two major hurdles: the agency preparing the detailed project report withdrew midway, and Kochi Metro rail lines at Palarivattom and Vyttila posed physical obstructions.
Instead, the Centre has approved the 49.5-km, eight-lane Angamaly-Aroor Greenfield Bypass with port connectivity. The new alignment avoids major urban hubs. Gadkari said the DPR for the bypass has been awarded and the 3A notification for land acquisition will be re-issued in August.
The Indian Opinion
Another grand infrastructure plan for Kochi has hit the same old wall: the Kochi Metro's elevated lines at Palarivattom and Vyttila. The narrative of 'all-round development' often sidesteps such coordination failures. Common sense asks why the DPR agency walked out mid-way. The true test of this government's focus will be the speed of land acquisition and DPR finalisation for the 49.5-km Angamaly-Aroor Bypass, the replacement project.
Sources (2): newindianexpress.com, english.mathrubhumi.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
