Keralam government sanctions ₹11 crore for renovationroad development in Kochi

The State government has approved and allocated funds for M.G. Road renovation works and the development of Chinmaya Cross Road, which forms part of the approach road for the proposed Perandoor-Vaduthala bridge project in the Ernakulam Assembly constituency, said T.J.

Vinod, MLA. An amount of ₹6 crore has been allocated for the M.G. Road renovation work, while ₹5 crore has been sanctioned for the development of Chinmaya Cross Road, including land acquisition. The stretch between Madhava Pharmacy Junction and Thevara along M.G.

Road will be resurfaced. A cross drain, which is currently dysfunctional, will also be reconstructed as part of the work. The project aims to improve the motorability of the road and address hardships faced by commuters, said Mr.

Vinod in a statement issued here. “Skewed slopes of drains remain the main reason for waterlogging along M.G. Road. The PWD (Roads) has submitted a comprehensive project worth ₹20 crore for the development of M.G. Road, including the scientific correction of drain slopes and improvement of footpath.

Waterlogging along M.G. Road can be permanently resolved once these works are also implemented,” he said. Initially, Swagatham Road was identified as the approach road for the Perandoor-Vaduthala bridge. However, it was replaced by Chinmaya Cross Road following widespread complaints from residents that the narrow width of Swagatham Road would lead to traffic congestion once the bridge becomes a reality.

The development of Chinmaya Cross Road, including land acquisition for the approach road, will help improve transportation facilities in the area, Mr. Vinod said. The proposed works have been included in the budgeted works and sanctioned as part of efforts to improve the basic infrastructure of the city’s main roads and address perennial issues such as traffic congestion and waterlogging, he said.