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The action was taken following prolonged traffic congestion caused by the construction of an underpass on the National Highway.
Earlier, the government had approved dredging in Ashtamudi and Vembanad lake to source spoils for highway construction works.
Highest budget allocated to Kerala; 12% of the total NHAI budget for the year.
Cameras will be required in all buses by March 2025, he stated.
Roadblocks due to the damaged hairpin bents have become regular in the 9-km stretch for the past many weeks.
Frequent water-logging is an issue witnessed on the national highway 66 between Aroor and Thuravur.
The 12.76 km Aroor - Thuravoor stretch of National Highway 66, where construction of India's longest elevated highway is currently underway, is considered a deathtrap for motorists and pedestrians alike.
According to commuters, they have to spend 15 to 30 minutes at the toll plaza.
This will help avoid penalties or double fee charges while commuting on National Highways.
Lack of safety measures like cameras and street lights and negligence of drivers are cited as reasons for accidents
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