It is an economically sound project for which there is also total political consensus in the state," Kerala's Public Works Minister M K Muneer told rediff.com. Mr. Gadkari also invited the chief minister for a detailed discussion on these issues. Gadkari also inaugurated the 27 km long highway from Kazhakoottam to Mukkola, built at a cost of Rs 1,121 crore. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service, : Adani group aims to raise about $800 million for financing green energy projects, : Indian banking system remained resilient, not adversely impacted by recent global events, : Rupee looks to sustain upside momentum aided by dollar inflows. Gas, power supply cables, irrigation canals and even a bullet train would pass through the express highway. A 507-kilometre expressway connecting Kerala's southern and northern tips and passing through 12 of the state's 14 districts is the biggest-ever infrastructure project that the A K Antony government is getting ready to execute. Meanwhile, the Kerala Roads and Bridges Development Corporation under Kurien is in the process of preparing the financial structuring of the project. The corridor improves connectivity to major cities/ towns such as Kasargod, Thalassery, Kannur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Kochi, Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. The Big Circle Line by Moscow Metro is here! In addition, 07 projects having a length of 847.44 Km. Aiding Muneer in the mammoth task was V J Kurien, an IAS officer, who now heads Kerala's Roads and Bridges Development Corporation. The National Highway 66 from Thalappadi in Kasaragod to Kazhakoottam in Thiruvananthapuram will be 521.81 km wide with 45 m wide six lanes. 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[19] This area is ecologically sensitive and was impacted severely by 2019 Kerala floods and approval from Forest Department is still pending in this stretch. "As a part of the Mumbai-Kanyakumari Economic Corridor, 23 projects with a length of 650 kilometres are being developed in the state of Kerala at an investment of Rs 50,000 crore," the minister said. These seven highway projects, totaling 177 kms, will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 11,571 crore. Published: 16th June 2022 03:03 AM| In addition, there are plans to upgrade 119 kilometres of port connectivity roads under Bharatmala/ Sagarmala Scheme, he said. The National Highway 66 from Thalappadi in Kasaragod to Kazhakoottam in Thiruvananthapuram will be 521.81 km wide with 45 m wide six lanes. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time. New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and discussed about various development projects in the state. [5] However the Government of Kerala approved the project and funds were allocated for the same in 2005 and the same year on 17 January 2005, then Chief minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy inaugurated the first phase of the project between Kasaragod and Palakkad at a function held in Payyavoor. Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recently termed the Kochi Water Metro as a "dream project" of the state. All Rights Reserved. Field studies and environmental screening of the project were completed and NATPAC submitted the report to Government on 21-05-2009. I take it with me in my laptop wherever I go," says Muneer. Gadkari added that Mumbai Kanyakumari Economic Corridor with a length of 1,760 km is one of the corridor being developed as a part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana. Flagship corridors such as Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Delhi-Amritsar Katra Expressway, Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway are also being developed as part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said in a statement. The compensation usually given during the land acquisition of major development projects will be given to those displaced due to the project. The hill highway project in Kerala is a proposed 1251-km highway that will traverse through the state's hill-ranges connecting 13 of the 14 districts. "It will be a reality. Bharatmala Pariyojana was conceptualised through a scientific study of freight traffic movement between key origin-destination pairs to enable efficient freight and passenger movement. First phase involved selection of most feasible route between Kasaragod and Palakkad Districts. "The north-south highway built in Malaysia tremendously helped the country to develop its economy and tourism. Website Designed, Developed & Maintained by Express Network Private Ltd. Now we are on Telegram too. October 13, 2020 05:14 pm | Updated 05:15 pm IST - New Delhi. The notification for the land acquisition for the Coastal Highway has been issued everywhere except for two reaches in Thiruvananthapuram and one reach in Kozhikode. The project can be taken up through a PPP route. The PM also inaugurated the Kochi Water Metro, a one-of-its-kind project that . Now, only changed alignment in each district will be submitted to the State Government for ratification. KANNUR: The land acquisition project of the dream project to develop Kasargod-Thiruvananthapuram National Highway into six lanes has reached the final stage after overcoming the protests. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. While more than 3,000 families will have to be rehabilitated, Rs 1,758 crore (Rs 17.58 billion) would be needed for land acquisition, resettlement and the rehabilitation of the displaced. All rights reserved. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. [16] The new contract was awarded to Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society. The views expressed in comments published on newindianexpress.com are those of the comment writers alone. Construction of the Kozhikode six-lane road will begin later this month. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. Mr Gadkari also said that works costing Rs 19,800 crore are targeted for completion by 2024 while 30 projects of an aggregate length of 549 kilometres for an amount of Rs 5,327 crore are under implementation. : How to Check Your PAN Aadhaar Link Status Online? Advertise With Us | 63,941 crore. It will enable connecting several minor ports with transhipment ports. A mission team from PWD will be there to evaluate the works and review its progress at regular intervals, the Minister said. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. He noted that the corridor improving connectivity to the entire western coast of the country from Mumbai till Kanyakumari will greatly enable the economic prosperity of the region. The entire project at a cost of Rs 6,400 crore will be completed by 2012, according to Kerala public works minister M K Muneer. Some of the unhealthy tendencies that are destroying our roads along with the weather are from some contractors and employees. About Us | Privacy Policy | The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. The draft 3(A) notification for Thiruvananthapuram district is ready. 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There is absolutely no protest anywhere. Gadkari also pointed out that Kerala has NHs of 1782 km length. | Photo Credit: Three lanes on each side and one service road each. 15 Easy Ways to Make Money Online for Beginners, Top 10 Advantages of Investing in Mutual Funds over Stocks, Alakh Pandey Net Worth: Founder and CEO of Physics Wallah, 10 Lessons on Leadership We Can Learn From Warren Buffett, Physics Wallah Net Worth: From Teacher to Founder of Indias 101st Unicorn, Four Airports in India Ranked Among Worlds 100 Best Airports, A SIP calculator is a simple tool that allows individuals to get an idea of the returns on their. The National Highways Authority estimates the cost of road development at Rs 44,000 crore. Mentioning about very high land acquisition cost for roads in Kerala, Mr. Gadkari called for making aggregates and sand royalty free and for exempting other road materials like iron/ steel, cement from State GST that will be very helpful to Kerala for reducing the cost of oad construction. Ninety-five per cent of the survey in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts has been completed, ahead of the next stage - 3(A) notification for Thiruvananthapuram district - is getting ready. Such low average speeds cannot be increased to 120kmph without having dedicated new 3rd and 4th lines. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday (Oct 13) laid the foundation stone of seven highway projects in Kerala. 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[7] The project comprises 40 reaches and in 7 reaches it is planned with less than 12 metre width. Advertise With Us | Advance your career with IITK e-Masters Degree, Rupee marks first weekly loss in five as Fed outlook boosts dollar, Meta prepares more layoffs across Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, No kids, eerie silence: Red flags missed before Naxalite attack in Dantewada, 68th Filmfare Awards 2023: Complete list of winners, Lingayats can swing it again in Karnataka. This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics Copyright NDTV Convergence Limited 2023. [17] The works on 7.85km-long Kudappanamoodu -Kallikkad stretch and the 3.90km-long Kallikkad-Paruthippally stretch in the subsequent reaches are in progress. #LiveNow Foundation Stone Laying and Inauguration of Kerala's National Highway Projects https://t.co/kXqtRU3phG, Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) October 13, 2020, The highway projects for which the Road Transport and Highways Minister laid the foundation stone today includes. The expenditure on construction of national highway from 2014-2020 is Rs 3,820 crore while another Rs 671 crore was spent on maintenance of national highways in the State. [2], Development of highway-59 in Kerala is proposed in two phases. But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. 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Jose Paul, former chairman of Mormugao Port, said that GAIL, Indian Oil and BPCL having a significant presence in Puthuvypeen will be highly benefited by the tunnel, which would help them to reduce their transportation cost significantly. The highway will run parallel to the coast of the Arabian Sea. Three lanes on each side and one service road each. The State government should also take up the issue with the Centre for the long awaited Thalassery-Mysore Road to connect it with the coastal highway for a smooth movement of export cargo from the northern part of the State , he said. Stretch 4 Kolichal - District boundary near Cherupuzha. About Us | Privacy Policy | Highway projects worth 50,000 crore are being developed in Kerala as part of the Mumbai-Kanyakumari economic corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on. In the second stage possible alternative routes for developing into Hill Highway between Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram Districts are identified. The State Government had accorded sanction for the alignment prepared by the NATPAC five years ago. The National Transportation Planning and Research Centre(NATPAC) has already undertaken detailed investigation and finalised the alignment for Phase I of Hill Highway. The Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs minister said that in line with the Prime Ministers vision for a New India, development of world-class transport infrastructure has been prioritised through initiatives such as the Bharatmala Pariyojana, the countrys largest ever infrastructure development programme. The corridor improves connectivity to major cities/ towns such as Kasargod, Thalassery, Kannur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Kochi, Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. August 06, 2022 11:27 AM IST, NHAI's spanner: Rs 6,000-crore Kovalam-Bekal waterway will be blocked at Nileshwar river, Kerala going ahead with major projects, but claims lack of funds to widen road? He was inaugurating the 37.9-km road from Nedumangad Pazhakutti to Ponmudi hill station at Tholikode in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. However, the present government has decided to expedite the project. [15] As of 2020, the works on Reach 1 is stalled and works in Reach 2 is moving in a very slow pace. They fall under the villages of Vamanapuram, Kallara, Pangode, Palode, Kurupuzha, Panavoor, Pullampara, Anad, Uzhamalackal, Aruvikkara, Karakulam, Nedumangad and Karuppur. [1] The expected outlay for the project is Rs.1,500 crore. The expected cost of the project is Rs 6,500 crore. The Digital Science Park will be established on a 14-acre plot adjacent to the Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology at Veiloor. October 14, 2020 by India Infra Hub Staff Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday (Oct 13) laid the foundation stone of seven highway projects in Kerala. But will the expressway -- which Chief Minister Antony has termed as the high-speed corridor of Kerala's ultimate development -- become a reality? The State Government has decided to lay pink stones instead of yellow stones for earmarking boundaries for the land acquisition for the highway. Though the property prices in the area have been stable, prices may go up. These seven highway projects are worth Rs 11,571 crore.. It includes construction of high level bridge at Cheruthoni River, which was damaged/ approaches completely washed off due to natural calamities during southwest monsoon season during June 1 to August 19 ,2018. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. [1] The expected outlay for the project is Rs.1,500 crore. Kerala's national highways are being expanded to 6/4 lanes and the number of affected would be at least three times higher than those by SilverLine. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. "Good infrastructure is a must for good investment. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities. The National Highways Authority estimates the cost of road development at Rs 44,000 crore. Pookkoottumpadam, Kalikavu, Kizhekethala(Karuvarakundu), Pulvetta, Karingalthonni. Last Updated: 18th September 2021 07:11 AM We are committed to make the project a reality as it will be a catalyst for the development of coastal tourism initiatives. This will boost the agriculture sectors in Kerala. Also known as the automobile hub, the area offers over 100 ready-to-move-in projects in the price range of Rs 2,500-3,000 per sq ft. There would be 21 major bridges, five railway crossings and an under bridge every one kilometer of the expressway. According to the Minister, works have been sanctioned and construction is being initiated in another seven projects of length 177 kilometres at an investment of 11,571 crore. Mr Gadkari said that 35,000 kilometres of national highways are being developed as a part of it in the country and out of this, 1,234 kilometres are being developed in Kerala. [8], In March 2020, a 46km stretch of hill highway in Kollam district between Punalur and Agasthyacode (near Anchal) and between Alencherry (near Anchal) and Challimukku (near Kollayil on Kollam - Thiruvananthapuram district border) got completed. Adequate follow ups will be taken and chart out a specific time-line for its completion. The preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is in the final stages. [11] The works on Thottilpalam - Thalayad stretch is facing opposition from land owners. Between Kannur and Malappuram districts, this highway will have two parallel routes, one through Wayanad district and another through Kozhikode district. The current average speed of the fastest trains in Kerala are in the 60-65 kmph region. Dividing northward into 2 branch routes from Pookottumpadam to merge at, Ponpara, Edathinattukara, Kappuparambu, Thruvizhakunnu, Kottopadam, Kumaram, Puttur, Mannarkadu, Chandranagar (Palakkad Town), Kalligal, Puthunagaram, Kollenkode, Nenmara, Vadakkenchery, This page was last edited on 25 December 2022, at 04:07. The project is rescheduled to be completed by July 2021. As of 2020, works on 21 reaches spread across Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kozhikode, Kannur , Kasaragod districts are in progress. As much as 488 km of NH length has been constructed during 2014-20, which depicts an increase of 569 per cent over 2009-14 period. Not only that the expressway will boost the construction industry in the state, it will be the hub of all economic activities, including IT, tourism, et cetera," says the minister. In Kollam district, the land will be acquired in three taluks of Pathanapuram, Kottarakkara and Punalur - two villages of Pidavoor and Pathanapuram under Pathanapuram taluk, Melila, Chakkuvarakkal, Vettikkavala, Kottukkal, Itiva, Kadakkal, Kummil, Mancode and Chithara villages under Kottarakkara taluk; and Valacode, Karavaloor, Anchal, Eroor and Alayamon villages of Punalur taluk. The Kerala government and various strategic partners -- that could include NRI investors -- would hold equity participation in the new company. According to Munshid Ali, secretary of Kerala Exporters Forum, the project will be highly beneficial for the hassle-free movement of container laden trailers from Malabar region to Vallarpadam Terminal or to the proposed Vizhinjam terminal. The proposed 623 km Coastal Highway starts from Pozhiyoor in Thiruvananthapuram district in the south to Thalapadi in Kasaragod district in the north. Thiruvananthapuram - Kasaragod high speed rail project, also known as Kerala Silver Line, corridor is a 530.6 km long approved semi high-speed rail line connecting Trivandrum and Kasargod in Kerala through 11 stations with an estimated cost of Rs. Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank calls PM Modi 'nalayak', Locals remember 'doctor sahib' and his family killed in Ludhiana gas leak incident, Police stop A R Rahman's Pune concert citing 10 pm deadline, 'Reduce our working hours! National Highways Authority of India has published the preliminary notification, 3 (a), for starting land acquisition in . All the comments will be moderated by the newindianexpress.com editorial. Land acquisition in Kannur and Kasaragod districts has been completed and compensation has been paid. All rights reserved. The land acquisition is likely to be a major hurdle even as successive governments have put it on hold. The 504-km expressway from Thiruvananthapuram in southern Kerala to Kasargod in the state's northern tip will cost Rs 6,400 crore (Rs 64 billion). In 2021 February, the works on 15.7km Reach-1 between Parassala - Kudappanamoodu was re-tendered since the contractor to whom it was awarded initially had died due to COVID-19 pandemic. The government is considering rewarding well-performing officials, Riyas said. 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The platform will publish news stories, commentaries, ground reports, long form reportage, company analysis, videos, interviews, policy intelligence briefings, dashboards, daily newsletters, research reports across various infra sectors- road, rail, metro, airport and power etc. Today, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone of seven highway projects in Kerala. He said the government is committed to ensure expedited completion of these projects to enable economic prosperity of the state and that the projects will change the face of Kerala. The coastal highway will pass through Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod. Presently, he said that Kerala has national highways of 1,782-kilometre length and 488-kilometre length of national highways have been constructed during 2014-20 period, which is an increase of 569 per cent over 2009-14 period. The Kerala Road Fund Board project management unit will construct 468 km, and the remaining work to be taken up by National Highways Authority of India under the BharatMala Pariyojana Scheme. In the last one year, the young minister has been quietly working on the expressway project. The expressway would pass through 890 hectares of agricultural land, 2,900 hectares of plantations and 238 hectares of households. According to the minister, works have been sanctioned and construction is being initiated in another seven projects of length of 177 kilometres at an investment of Rs 11,571 crore. One option that is gaining ground is the setting up a new company to build the expressway. |A+AA-. Kerala clears 1,777-cr for highway project. National Highways Authority of India has published the preliminary notification, 3(a),for starting land acquisition in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts, Published: 18th September 2021 07:11 AM| Giving a major boost to road infrastructure in Kerala, 13 National Highways (NH) projects were unveiled on 15 December by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister . He also said that the corridor traversing the entire length of Kerala from North to South is expected to be the lifeline of Kerala. MumbaiKanyakumari Economic Corridor with a length of 1,760 kilometres is one such corridor being developed as a part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana, he said. Highway projects worth 50,000 crore are being developed in Kerala, Nitin Gadkari said. Your information is safe and will never be shared. But this alignment was changed at some places with a view to ease problems related to the land acquisition and straighten curves. The expressway will have only 19 interchange points for entry and exit of motor vehicles. Kasargod Neeleswaram - Chengala- Contract to Megha Construction Company. 21.03 km of roads including State Highways 2 and 45 will be tarred with a width of 10 to 12 m and 15.6 km with a width of 5.5 m. The renovation will be implemented under the aegis of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) under PWD without any land acquisition.