NHAI approves four pedestrian underpasses along NH 66
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has approved the construction of four pedestrian underpasses along NH 66 following sustained public protests and a Kerala High Court directive. The project aims to improve safety for commuters in the Kayamkulam-Kollam bypass area without disrupting ongoing construction.
Why it matters
It highlights the effectiveness of grassroots activism and judicial intervention in influencing infrastructure planning and public safety outcomes.
Following demands from various action councils, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will construct pedestrian underpasses (PUP) at four locations as six-lane expansion works progress on National Highway 66. The underpasses have been sanctioned at Neendakara, Parimanam, Kannetty, and Oachira. All the newly approved underpasses are located within the Kayamkulam Kottukulangara–Kollam Bypass reach. The new pedestrian underpasses will be constructed without making any modifications to the existing ongoing construction work.
The report provides a factual account of the conflict between residents and the NHAI, documenting the timeline of events and legal outcomes neutrally.
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