The Kerala government is considering a Rs 3,000-crore project proposal for construction of new roads in Kochi city, the State PWD Minister VK Ebrahim Kunju has said. This includes construction of new roads connecting Kalamassery, Thrikkakara and the Kochi city.
Kunju said this after inaugurating the renovation work of the Kakkanad-Palarivattom Road in Kochi. The government has initiated steps to boost infrastructure development activities in the city, which has come to a halt owing to non-cooperation of the public. There was opposition from various quarters even for the feasibility survey carried out for flyover projects in the city.
The Minister said that construction of flyovers is the only solution to reduce traffic snarls in the city. He said BOT projects can be avoided by issuing subsidy and grants for various projects. The Minister also promised government aid for renovation work at the Palarivattom junction, which would be carried out by the GCDA.
The government has allotted Rs 30 crore for the repair of various roads in the Thrikkakkara constituency. There are also plans to lay tiles on the footpath at Palarivattom.
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