Bypass project gathers pace

Kommady, Kalarcode to get a facelift

March 02, 2015 12:00 am | Updated 05:40 am IST - ALAPPUZHA:

Three weeks after the government decided to include the construction of the Alappuzha bypass among its mega projects, the district administration has decided to expedite the related activities by planning the construction works at four points simultaneously.

Prior to the launch of the construction, the field survey will be completed within 10 days. The final outline of the project will be prepared within a month. The decisions were taken at a meeting attended by G. Sudhakaran, MLA, District Collector N. Padmakumar and Public Works Department (National Highway) Superintending Engineer K. Rosamma.

Support of various political parties had been sought for the successful implementation of the project at a meeting held a few days ago. Mr. Padmakumar said a meeting of the leaders of labour organisations will be held prior to the project launch.

Mr. Sudhakaran said a longstanding dream of the people of Alappuzha would be fulfilled by the implementation of the project.

An agreement for executing the project was signed with a New Delhi-based company at a high-level meeting that was chaired by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in Thiruvananthapuram on February 11.

The project is being undertaken at an estimated cost of Rs. 348.43 crore that will be shared by the Central and the State governments. The proposed 6.8-km-long bypass will be constructed at a width of 45 metres and will pass by along the western side of the National Highway 66 (old NH 47) and pass from Kommady to Kalarcode.

Even while it has been agreed upon to complete the project within 30 months, the meeting resolved to adopt the necessary measures to ensure the completion of the project 10 months in advance. There will also be a four-year guarantee period for the bypass after the completion of the project.

As part of the proposal, Kommady and Kalarcode will be developed as major junctions along the proposed bypass. The two-lane road will have paved shoulders of 1.5-m width on either side for small vehicles. There will also be four small junctions and 14 culverts along the bypass. Other features of the bypass include a 2.6-km service road and a 4.25-km long slip road.

An elevated highway will be constructed on the bypass stretch passing by the Alappuzha beach in order to preserve the beauty of the area. The 3.2-km-long elevated highway will be constructed by linking the railway overbridges (ROBs) at Kuthirapanthy and Malikamughal.

Monitoring committees will be constituted at the district and local levels to oversee the smooth conduct of the project.

Construction works planned at 4 points simultaneously

Pact for executing the project signed with a company

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