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NH66 widening in Kerala faces delays due to labour shortages, material issues, and weak contractors. The AI monitoring system will detect road damage early.
Thrissur's Paliyekkara toll plaza may become barrier-free, following Tambaram's model, with the District Collector asking the NHAI to investigate this possibility and resolve outstanding issues.
India's longest single-pillar elevated highway, 13.23km long and costing ₹2,200 crore, is 93% complete. It's now expected to finish by December, having faced delays.
Girder installation for a new, delayed 296-metre Arappuzha bridge, set to increase highway capacity, faces procurement and transport hurdles after pillar completion.
Following fatal accidents, a joint safety inspection of NH 66 and 544 in Thrissur found numerous deficiencies, prompting the District Collector to order urgent rectification by NHAI and relevant departments.
Youth Congress staged a coffin march protesting fatal highway accidents, accusing the NHAI and a contractor of neglecting safety. Warning cards were distributed to motorists.
Safety audits on NH 66 expansion in Alappuzha revealed alarming lapses, including unauthorised parking, erratic diversions, and hazardous construction.
Following a fatal accident, Kerala's Chief Minister requested a safety review of NH-66, urging measures against unauthorised parking and a focus on contractor compliance.
Kerala's Union Minister announced strict action for traffic violations, with fines from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000, emphasising shared responsibility and immediate response to public complaints.
Locals risk death on NH66, scaling dividers and driving wrong-way due to lack of pedestrian access, necessitating urgent construction of foot overbridges.
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