Kerala Minister O.J. Janeesh urges NHAI to finish NH 544, NH 66 ancillary works within fixed timeline
Kerala Minister O.J. Janeesh has ordered the National Highways Authority of India to finalize pending infrastructure projects on NH 544 and NH 66. The directive follows public complaints regarding safety hazards, waterlogging, and construction delays.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development is critical for regional economic growth and public safety, and this highlights the tension between government oversight and bureaucratic project management.
Kerala Youth Affairs, Sports and Registration Minister O.J. Janeesh has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to complete all pending ancillary works on national highways 544 and 66 within a fixed timeline, warning that prolonged delays in constructing foot overbridges, underpasses and service roads were affecting public safety and mobility.
Chairing a review meeting of MLAs, local body representatives and officials at the Thrissur Collectorate on Tuesday, the Minister asked the NHAI to submit, without delay, a project-wise report specifying when each work commenced and the exact schedule for its completion.
“The NHAI should urgently submit a report with a clear timeline indicating when each project started and when it will be completed,” Mr. Janeesh said.
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