Kerala Launches Revolutionary Eco-Friendly Road Construction Technique

06 Dec 2024 CW Team

An environment-friendly road construction method known as Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) was launched on Killi-EMS Academy Road in Kattakada on Wednesday. This innovative technique, which involves resurfacing and reconstructing roads using existing materials, marked a significant step in sustainable infrastructure development in Kerala.

The project, funded by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) with an allocation of Rs 240.45 million, is part of a larger initiative. The contract for constructing this 7.6-km road, along with four other roads in Thiruvananthapuram district, was awarded to Vishwasamudra Engineering, a Telangana-based company. FDR technology minimises environmental exploitation by reusing the loosened road surface, mixing it with cement and stabilizers, and topping it with a bitumen concrete layer. This method reduces the need for new construction materials, speeds up project completion, lowers costs, and decreases maintenance requirements.

The trial for the Killi-EMS Academy Road renovation began on December 3, in the presence of Kattakada MLA IB Satheesh, along with officials from KIIFB and the Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB).

During the event, Satheesh highlighted the importance of this sustainable approach in balancing road development with environmental protection. He stated that the project would be completed within a short period and that the systems would be closely monitored to ensure timely completion.

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