63,941 crore. Most legislators said it is an amazing project that will catapult Kerala as an economic powerhouse. These interchanges will house development centers for tourism, information technology, biotechnology, marketing and warehousing sectors. The State Government had accorded sanction for the alignment prepared by the NATPAC five years ago. The corridor improves connectivity to major cities/ towns such as Kasargod, Thalassery, Kannur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Kochi, Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala's first six lane National Highway is coming up on the NH 544between stretches of Thrissurand Vadakkencherry. They cannot be abusive or personal. In Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts, some more changes have to be made in the alignment. 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': On May Day, workers rally for betterlabor conditions, Karnataka polls: BJP releases manifesto,promises UCC, freegas cylinders, milk packet, SC says it can dissolve marriage on grounds of 'irretrievable breakdown', The Morning Standard | Dinamani | Kannada Prabha | Samakalika Malayalam | Cinema Express | Indulgexpress | Edex Live | Events Xpress, Contact Us | As a part of the Mumbai Kanyakumari Economic Corridor, 23 projects with a length of 650 km are being developed in the state of Kerala at an investment of Rs 50,000 crore. He said, the corridor traversing the entire length of Kerala from North to South is expected to be the lifeline of Kerala. While more than 3,000 families will have to be rehabilitated, Rs 1,758 crore (Rs 17.58 billion) would be needed for land acquisition, resettlement and the rehabilitation of the displaced. [8], In March 2020, a 46km stretch of hill highway in Kollam district between Punalur and Agasthyacode (near Anchal) and between Alencherry (near Anchal) and Challimukku (near Kollayil on Kollam - Thiruvananthapuram district border) got completed. The State Highway 59 (SH-59) is the longest state highway in Kerala. In Kollam district, the land will be acquired in three taluks of Pathanapuram, Kottarakkara and Punalur - two villages of Pidavoor and Pathanapuram under Pathanapuram taluk, Melila, Chakkuvarakkal, Vettikkavala, Kottukkal, Itiva, Kadakkal, Kummil, Mancode and Chithara villages under Kottarakkara taluk; and Valacode, Karavaloor, Anchal, Eroor and Alayamon villages of Punalur taluk. [5] However the Government of Kerala approved the project and funds were allocated for the same in 2005 and the same year on 17 January 2005, then Chief minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy inaugurated the first phase of the project between Kasaragod and Palakkad at a function held in Payyavoor. Muneer, Kurien and other senior officials held a video presentation of the expressway to Kerala's members of legislative assembly. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. Terms of Use | The Nedumangad- Ponmudi road is being constructed under the Rebuild Kerala Initiative package implemented by the state government to rehabilitate roads damaged by heavy rain and floods in the state in 2018. A good rehabilitation package is being worked out for those who surrender their land, he added. The corridor improves connectivity to major cities/ towns such as Kasargod, Thalassery, Kannur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Kochi, Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. the Aranappuzha - Munderi stretch passes through forest 7km of forest land. [17] The works on 7.85km-long Kudappanamoodu -Kallikkad stretch and the 3.90km-long Kallikkad-Paruthippally stretch in the subsequent reaches are in progress. These seven highway projects, totaling 177 kms, will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 11,571 crore. But will the expressway -- which Chief Minister Antony has termed as the high-speed corridor of Kerala's ultimate development -- become a reality? October 13, 2020 05:14 pm | Updated 05:15 pm IST - New Delhi. 3(A): The detailed notification for identifying the places {hectares of land) to be acquired as per the alignment of the stretch. As a part of the MumbaiKanyakumari Economic Corridor, 23 projects with a length of 650 kilometres are being developed in the State of Kerala at an investment of 50,000 crore, the Minister said. Mr Gadkari also said that works costing Rs 19,800 crore are targeted for completion by 2024 while 30 projects of an aggregate length of 549 kilometres for an amount of Rs 5,327 crore are under implementation. The work on another 35 km will be part of other projects. The Kochi Water Metro has been built at a cost of Rs 1,136.83 crore in the port city. Jose Paul, former chairman of Mormugao Port, said that GAIL, Indian Oil and BPCL having a significant presence in Puthuvypeen will be highly benefited by the tunnel, which would help them to reduce their transportation cost significantly. [15] As of 2020, the works on Reach 1 is stalled and works in Reach 2 is moving in a very slow pace. The project can be taken up through a PPP route. Last Updated: 18th September 2021 07:11 AM SL vs NZ Live Streaming Info, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20 series. These seven highway projects, totaling 177 kms, will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 11,571 crore. National Highways Authority of India has published the preliminary notification, 3(a),for starting land acquisition in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts, Published: 18th September 2021 07:11 AM| If you are already a registered user of TheHindu Businessline and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. Traveling time between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod will be reduced to five hours through the expressway from the current 12 hours. Thiruvananthapuram - Kasaragod high speed rail project, also known as Kerala Silver Line, corridor is a 530.6 km long approved semi high-speed rail line connecting Trivandrum and Kasargod in Kerala through 11 stations with an estimated cost of Rs. He was speaking at a virtual ceremony for the laying of foundation stones for seven highway projects worth Rs 11,571 crore for Kerala, and inauguration of a 27-kilometre highway project from Kazhakoottam to Mukkola, built at a cost of Rs 1,121 crore. #LiveNow Foundation Stone Laying and Inauguration of Kerala's National Highway Projects https://t.co/kXqtRU3phG, Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) October 13, 2020, The highway projects for which the Road Transport and Highways Minister laid the foundation stone today includes. The Digital Science Park will be established on a 14-acre plot adjacent to the Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology at Veiloor. He reiterated that safer roads are important to reduce accidents and save lives. National Highways Authority of India has published the preliminary notification, 3 (a), for starting land acquisition in . There is absolutely no protest anywhere. Presently, he said that Kerala has national highways of 1,782-kilometre length and 488-kilometre length of national highways have been constructed during 2014-20 period, which is an increase of 569 per cent over 2009-14 period. Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank calls PM Modi 'nalayak', Locals remember 'doctor sahib' and his family killed in Ludhiana gas leak incident, Police stop A R Rahman's Pune concert citing 10 pm deadline, 'Reduce our working hours! The proposed highway would pass through areas including Bandadka, Malom, Chittarikkal, Cherupuzha, Alakode, Payyavoor, Ulikkal, Mananthavady, Kalpetta, Thiruvambady, Nilambur, Karuvarakundu, Pookkottumpadam, Edakkara, Palakkad, Pattikkad, Neriamangalam, Kattappana, Mundakayam, Erumely, Ranni, Konni, Koodal, Vazhathope, Pathanapuram, Punalur, Anchal, Kulathupuzha, Madathara, Palode, Vithura, Aryanadu, Vellarada etc. The National Highways Authority estimates the cost of road development at Rs 44,000 crore. National Highway 544 in Kerala. Kasargod Neeleswaram - Chengala- Contract to Megha Construction Company. The Antony government says it is. The expressway would pass through 890 hectares of agricultural land, 2,900 hectares of plantations and 238 hectares of households. [22] In Nilambur region it will help people access Mysore bypassing the Bandipur night travel ban through Mananthavady. "The north-south highway built in Malaysia tremendously helped the country to develop its economy and tourism. Highway projects worth Rs 50,000 crore are being developed in Kerala as part of the Mumbai-Kanyakumari economic corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Onmanorama. The State Government took up the project based on the study by the Thiruvanthapuram-based National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) in 1993. MumbaiKanyakumari Economic Corridor with a length of 1,760 kilometres is one such corridor being developed as a part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana, he said. The entire project at a cost of Rs 6,400 crore will be completed by 2012, according to Kerala public works minister M K Muneer. NDTV Public Opinion: Will Tipu Sultan Controversy Impact Karnataka Votes? Presently, he said that Kerala has national highways of 1,782-kilometre length and 488-kilometre length of national highways have been constructed during 2014-20 period, which is an increase of 569 per cent over 2009-14 period. [1] The expected outlay for the project is Rs.1,500 crore. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. NH 66 is also a pivotal part of the upcoming Mumbai-Kanyakumari Corridor. 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[11] The works on Thottilpalam - Thalayad stretch is facing opposition from land owners. Aiding Muneer in the mammoth task was V J Kurien, an IAS officer, who now heads Kerala's Roads and Bridges Development Corporation. He also said that the corridor traversing the entire length of Kerala from North to South is expected to be the lifeline of Kerala. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. Terms of Use | The compensation usually given during the land acquisition of major development projects will be given to those displaced due to the project. Last Updated: 16th June 2022 03:03 AM Website Designed, Developed & Maintained by Express Network Private Ltd. Now we are on Telegram too. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. Advertise With Us | At the meeting, the minister directed officials to appoint necessary staff to carry out the land acquisition process as preliminary works for the project has already started. The Indian Express website has been rated GREEN for . Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. About Us | Privacy Policy | Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister of roadways and tourism, Muhammed Riyas hit back at BJP state president K, NEW DELHI: Usually we have to pay toll to travel on national highways. Food and Civil Supplies Minister G R Anil, MP Adoor Prakash, MLA G Stephen, MLA D K Murali, and various peoples representatives attended the event. [7] The project comprises 40 reaches and in 7 reaches it is planned with less than 12 metre width. The corridor improves connectivity to major cities / towns such as Kasargod, Thalassery, Kannur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Kochi, Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. The minister also said that strict action would be taken against contractors and employees who show negligence. Kurien who single-handedly raised funds from Non-Resident Indians from 30 countries to build India's first ever private airport -- the Cochin International Airport -- in a record five years says the expressway will be developed in three phases. The work on another 35 km will be part of other projects. Pookkoottumpadam, Kalikavu, Kizhekethala(Karuvarakundu), Pulvetta, Karingalthonni. Express News Service. Of the remaining 155 km, the work on 120 km will be covered under the Bharatmala project being initiated by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for linking major ports and coastal areas in the country. The government has sanctioned Rs 1,500 crore for the project which will be completed in two years. The government gave its approval for the alignment prepared by NATPAC in 2017. Out of a total of ten thousand acres, only two thousand acres remain to be acquired. are being developed as a part of Bharatmala Pariyojana. He asked Chief Minister Pinarai Vijayan to consider PPP (Public Private Partnership) model for road development which will bring more capital in building infrastructure. The National Highways Development Project by the government of India aims to expand the country's current expressway network and plans to add an additional 18,637 km of greenfield expressways by 2025 apart from building 4 lane greenfield national highways of 50,000 km length. [6], Finalizing alignment of the project and getting clearances from forest department faced huge delays. Mr. Gadkari also invited the chief minister for a detailed discussion on these issues. The proposed 623 km Coastal Highway starts from Pozhiyoor in Thiruvananthapuram district in the south to Thalapadi in Kasaragod district in the north. KMC Constructions has primarily been into the development of roads and has successfully executed the completion of major highways, expressways, airport runways, and roads across towns, cities, factories and many such other areas. Keralas much-touted 625-km coastal highway project connecting nine districts has received a fillip following a recent meeting convened by the State PWD Minister, Mohammed Riyas, with district collectors concerned to speed up the land acquisition process. However, the present government has decided to expedite the project. October 14, 2020 by India Infra Hub Staff Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday (Oct 13) laid the foundation stone of seven highway projects in Kerala. It includes construction of high level bridge at Cheruthoni River, which was damaged/ approaches completely washed off due to natural calamities during southwest monsoon season during June 1 to August 19 ,2018. 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The land acquisition is likely to be a major hurdle even as successive governments have put it on hold. Not only that the expressway will boost the construction industry in the state, it will be the hub of all economic activities, including IT, tourism, et cetera," says the minister. Flagship corridors such as Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Delhi-Amritsar Katra Expressway, Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway are also being developed as part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a statement. Ninety-five per cent of the survey in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts has been completed, ahead of the next stage - 3(A) notification for Thiruvananthapuram district - is getting ready. Now, only changed alignment in each district will be submitted to the State Government for ratification. National Transportation Planning and Research Centre, Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society, http://keralapwd.gov.in/intranet/compRepository/mediagallery/PublicGO/hill_highway_GO.pdf, "Delay in getting Forest dept. It passes through Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil. Mentioning about very high land acquisition cost for roads in Kerala, Mr. Gadkari called for making aggregates and sand royalty free and for exempting other road materials like iron/ steel, cement from State GST that will be very helpful to Kerala for reducing the cost of oad construction. Underlining very high land acquisition cost for roads in Kerala, Gadkari called making aggregates & sand royalty free and for exempting other road materials like iron/steel, cement from State GST that will make very helpful to Kerala for reducing the cost of road construction. Highway projects worth 50,000 crore are being developed in Kerala as part of the Mumbai-Kanyakumari economic corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. Careers, Home | Nation | World | Cities | Business | Columns | Entertainment | Sport | Magazine | The Sunday Standard. In 2021 February, the works on 15.7km Reach-1 between Parassala - Kudappanamoodu was re-tendered since the contractor to whom it was awarded initially had died due to COVID-19 pandemic. He also said that the corridor traversing the entire length of Kerala from North to South is expected to be the lifeline of Kerala. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The proposed greenfield national highway parallel to MC Road (SH-1 and NH 183) connecting the capital city to Angamaly via Kottarakkara and Kottayam as part of the Bharat Mala Pariyojana moves a step closer with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) publishing the preliminary notification for starting land acquisition in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts. [19] This area is ecologically sensitive and was impacted severely by 2019 Kerala floods and approval from Forest Department is still pending in this stretch. 01 project of NH-66 having a length of 13 Km (existing 4-lane Road) is planning to develop as 6-lane Elevated Highway from Aroor to ThuravoorThekku. Copyright 2023 Onmanorama. It is an economically sound project for which there is also total political consensus in the state," Kerala's Public Works Minister M K Muneer told rediff.com. But the State Government's clarification is that the yellow stones were already used for earmarking boundaries as per the Coastal Regulation Zone rules in the coastal areas and hence, in order to clear confusion, the decision was taken to lay pink stones for the Coastal Highway project. Three lanes on each side and one service road each. He noted that the corridor improving connectivity to the entire western coast of the country from Mumbai till Kanyakumari will greatly enable the economic prosperity of the region. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time. 21.03 km of roads including State Highways 2 and 45 will be tarred with a width of 10 to 12 m and 15.6 km with a width of 5.5 m. The renovation will be implemented under the aegis of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) under PWD without any land acquisition. The work for the Kuthiranhighway tunnel almost complete. He said, the corridor traversing the entire length of Kerala from North to South is expected to be the lifeline of Kerala. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Follow us for updates, India's manufacturing PMI hits four-monthhigh in April, Tamil Nadu government withdraws contentious bill on flexible working hours. Meanwhile, the Kerala Roads and Bridges Development Corporation under Kurien is in the process of preparing the financial structuring of the project. Other than this, the proposed expressway would bring life to the farther suburb of Chennai, Sriperumbudur, the starting point of the highway. The work began in Padinjarekkara-Unniyal and Moydieen Palli-Kettungal sections, near Tanur, in the district. Your information is safe and will never be shared. Singh said Mumbai-Kanyakumari project will improve connectivity to some of the major cities like Kozhikode, Ernakulam and Kollam. [18] The part of hill highway connecting hill highway of Wayanad district with Malappuram district i.e. The expressway will have only 19 interchange points for entry and exit of motor vehicles. Such innovative infrastructure projects will be capable of producing a revolutionary impact on Keralas economy, he added. Of the remaining 155 km, the work on 120 km will be covered under the Bharatmala project being initiated by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for linking major ports and coastal areas in the country. As much as three metric tones of rubberised bitumen and 15 metric tones of coir-geo textiles will be used for the expressway's construction. But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. But this alignment was changed at some places with a view to ease problems related to the land acquisition and straighten curves. Kerala's first and biggest six lane tunnel highway is also coming up on the stretch at Kuthiran. Copyright 2023, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. or its affiliated companies. New Delhi: Highway projects worth 50,000 crore are being developed in Kerala as part of the. The proposed projects are part of NH 66 and will serve as a critical infrastructure link for Kerala connecting the state to Tamil Nadu at South and Karnataka at North. Bharatmala Pariyojana was conceptualised through a scientific study of freight traffic movement between key origin-destination pairs to enable efficient freight and passenger movement. [9][10], In August 2020, works on 35km stretch of the highway in Kozhikode district between Kodencheri and Kakkadampoyil at a width of 12 m was inaugurated by Minister of Public Works Department. Gadkari said that many flagship corridors such as Delhi Mumbai Expressway, Delhi Amritsar Katra Expressway, Chennai Bengaluru Expressway, etc. The current average speed of the fastest trains in Kerala are in the 60-65 kmph region. Here are some facts about the proposed expressway that was showcased as the biggest infrastructure project during the recent Global Investor Meet in Kerala. We are committed to make the project a reality as it will be a catalyst for the development of coastal tourism initiatives. Further, Mr. Gadkari asked the State to identify black spots on highways and offered help in rectifying the same. The works are done by Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society. Mr. Gadkari said that 35,000 kilometres of national highways are being developed as a part of it in the country and out of this, 1,234 kilometres are being developed in Kerala. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics Copyright NDTV Convergence Limited 2023.
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