The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) will submit the alignment of the proposed 64-km ring road connecting Chatiyath and Panangad before the Ports Department for approval. Since about 10.5 km stretch of the road between Chatiyath and Varapuzha passes through coastal areas, GCDA would require the approval from the Ports Department.
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Tag: Greater Cochin Development Authority
Kochi gives ambitious ring road project a push
The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) will submit the alignment of the proposed 64-km ring road connecting Chatiyath and Panangad before the Ports Department for approval. Since about 10.5 km stretch of the road between Chatiyath and Varapuzha passes through coastal areas, GCDA would require the approval from the Ports Department.
Bridge on pillers for Kochi Marine Drive Phase II
In Kochi, the much-hyped second phase development of the Marine Drive by the Greater Cochin Development Authority has hit an environmental road block. Since reclamation of the backwaters is not possible due to CRZ norms, the GCDA is now looking at constructing the road from Goshree Island Development Authority land near the High Court, to Varappuzha container road, on pillars erected in the backwaters, thus avoiding reclamation.

