Keralam to approach Centre for elevated Kottayam–Kochi corridor
The Kerala State government plans to recommend an elevated road corridor linking NH 183 and NH 66 to the Centre, aiming to alleviate severe traffic congestion on the Kottayam–Kochi route. Kottayam MP K. Francis George confirmed the proposal, which seeks to avoid land acquisition and environmental damage by building an elevated structure.
Why it matters
This proposed infrastructure project could significantly reduce travel time and congestion between two major cities in Kerala, improving connectivity and potentially boosting regional economic activity. Its elevated design also highlights a focus on sustainable development and minimizing environmental impact, setting a precedent for future projects.
Keralam to approach Centre for elevated Kottayam–Kochi corridor KOTTAYAM The State government will soon recommend to the Centre a new road linking National Highways 183 and 66 to ease traffic congestion on the Kottayam–Kochi route. The proposed corridor will start from Kottayam and pass through Kumarakom, Vechur and Vaikom before joining the Angamaly–Kundannoor bypass near the Thripunithura market. Confrming the development, Kottayam MP, K. Francis George said the Chief Minister and the Public Works Minister had assured him that the State’s recommendation would be submitted soon. He had taken up the proposal with them following an assurance from Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in the Lok Sabha that the Centre would consider it. “The State government’s recommendation is necessary for the Centre to include the proposed road in the national highway network and take up its development” Mr George said.
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