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Traffic congestion has become particularly acute on the stretch between Padalod Medu and the Government Hospital on the Kuthanur–Tholannur road.
The Kochi New Bypass is being extended south to Aroor, increasing its length to 50 km to create a high-speed artery linking Angamaly directly to the under-construction Aroor-Thuravoor elevated highway.
He added that the logic of inviting the BJP's state president should have extended to the KPCC President and the CPM state secretary as well.
This infrastructure failure has disrupted water supply and drawn criticism from local residents and officials.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has rejected proposals for new entry and exit points near the University of Calicut on NH 66, citing feasibility issues.
The shift is expected to boost ‘Ease of Commuting’ for highway users.
In a written reply to Mavelikkara MP Kodikkunnil Suresh on Thursday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said road safety audits had uncovered serious lapses at several construction sites.
Pushpendu Bera was suspended on Wednesday after NHAI authorities received a series of complaints regarding the conduct of toll collection staff at the plaza.
The toll plaza at Arikady -- the first on NH 66 in Kerala -- had triggered widespread protests from the day toll collection began on January 12.
The new toll plaza at Pantheerankavu junction offers FASTag and other electronic payment options, but residents are protesting incomplete service roads.
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