Hill highway project to finish by 2026, says PWD minister

22 Nov 2024 CW Team

PWD Minister P A Mohamed Riyas stated that the hill highway project would be completed by 2026. He made this announcement after inaugurating the Vattiyoorkavu-Kulasekaram Road, which had recently been upgraded to modern BM and BC standards.

He emphasized that in order to realize long-standing projects like the hill highway and coastal highway, it was essential for everyone to work together, setting aside political differences. The minister added that since the government took office, 50% of roads under the public works department had been upgraded to BM and BC standards.

The 2.150-km Vattiyoorkavu-Kulasekaram Road had been upgraded to international standards with a Rs 20 million allocation from the state government’s fund. In the Vattiyoorkavu constituency, 36 km of roads under the public works department had been upgraded to BM and BC standards, with an expenditure of Rs 200 million.

The minister also mentioned that development work for the Sasthamangalam-Mannarakkonam-Vazhail Road was progressing, and assured that the government would take necessary steps to implement development works in Vattiyoorkavu.

The event was presided over by MLA V K Prashanth, who assured that despite financial challenges, the government would keep its promises to the people and ensure smooth and safe roads.

Public Works Chief Engineer Ajith Ramachandran presented the report at the event, which was attended by TRIDA Chairman K C Vikraman as the chief guest, along with councillors, political leaders, and residents' representatives.

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