The Kozhikode Corporation Council on Friday expressed concern over the delay in the ongoing drainage work on Mavoor Road and the ensuing traffic congestion in the region.
Councillor K. Mohammedali said that the traffic congestion was unbearable during peak hours and that some students had missed their exams on Wednesday as they were caught in traffic snarls.
Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project (KSUDP) Project Manager pointed out that the work was not delayed and was indeed progressing smooth. The road could be partially opened for traffic by May 1. He said that except for the work on a T-bend at the Jaffer Khan Colony Road junction, the traffic would be back to normal by May 15.
SSLC discrepancy
Earlier, the council passed an adjournment motion requesting the State government to conduct a proper enquiry on the discrepancies in announcing the SSLC examination results. Councillor M. Radhakrishnan who presented the motion said that it was for the first time in the State that results were withdrawn after publishing them. However, opposition councillors, including Beeran Koya and K. Mohemmadali, blamed the internal politics in the Pareeksha Bhavan for the problems.
Councillor Jean Moses drew the council’s attention to the condition of Kozhikode beach while T. Sujan pointed out the need for protecting the renovated indoor stadium. The council decided to register strong protest against the negligence of the Kerala Water Authority for the delay in executing several projects. Council Devaki drew attention to the waterlogging of the Nellikode-Menathalathazahm stretch of the NH Bypass.
The council passed a 140-point agenda as well as a motion presented by C.P. Musafir Ahamed demanding action against the miscreants who burnt the artificial grass surface of the playground at Government Vocational Higher Secondary School for Girls, Nadakkavu.
Road likely to be opened partially for traffic by May 1
Call to protect renovated indoor stadium
