After years in limbo, Kottayam skywalk gets a push
The long-delayed skywalk project in Kottayam is being revived following a high-level meeting between government officials. The project, which was previously deemed unfeasible, will now move forward with a revised design and a budget of 15 crore rupees.
Why it matters
The revival of this infrastructure project reflects shifting political priorities and the ongoing effort to improve urban mobility in Kerala.
The long-pending skywalk project in Kottayam town is set for revival, with a high-level meeting chaired by Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan and attended by Transport Minister C.P. John on Wednesday deciding to move ahead with the project.
The meeting, attended by the Transport Secretary, District Collector, senior officials from the Public Works department (PWD), Kerala Road Safety Authority, KITCO and Revenue department, decided to convene another meeting at the Kottayam Collectorate on September 30 to finalise the project blueprint.
The move comes amid renewed efforts to revive the project, for which the Architectural Wing of the PWD has prepared a revised design following the Speaker’s directive. The United Democratic Front (UDF) government has already earmarked ₹15 crore for the project.
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