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Muruganandham P, a Villapuram resident and share auto driver, KERALA GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF
said heavy traffic is common between 10am–11:30am and MAJOR FLYOVER, ROAD PROJECTS.
7pm–8pm, and even minor vehicle breakdowns bring traffic After years of delays and procedural hurdles, two major
to a standstill. “I often take a 2km longer alternate route via infrastructure projects in Thiruvananthapuram—the Peroorkada INFRASTRUCTURE
Jaihindpuram to reach the railway junction,” he added. flyover and Vattiyoorkavu road and junction development—have
Veteran auto driver S K Lingam noted that traffic jams are frequent finally entered the implementation phase.
irrespective of peak hours, while Villapuram resident J Hakkim urged The Roads and Bridges Development Corporation of Kerala has
authorities to either build a new bridge or implement alternative awarded the contract for the Peroorkada flyover to Cherian Varkey
measures to ease traffic flow. During festivals, congestion worsens, Constructions Ltd. The formal agreement is expected to be signed
sometimes resulting in jams lasting one to two hours. soon. Preparatory demolition work along the Ambalamukku–
Highway officials said the existing bridge remains structurally Peroorkada Junction alignment, a key step before construction,
sound, except for the railing, and does not require demolition has already reached 95 per cent completion. Officials said work
when the new parallel bridge is constructed. will commence immediately after contractual formalities are
The new project is expected to significantly reduce congestion completed.
on this key city corridor, improving connectivity to the airport and Simultaneously, preliminary construction work on the Vattiyoorkavu
easing daily commutes. road and junction development has begun. The Kerala Road
Fund Board awarded the contract to Uralungal Labour Contract
MAHARAIL PLANS DECEMBER COMPLETION FOR THREE Cooperative Society, marking a significant milestone for a long-
KEY FLYOVERS IN EAST NAGPUR delayed scheme.
East Nagpur, long plagued by severe traffic snarls, is set to see Both projects aim to reduce congestion and improve
major relief next year as the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure connectivity along key arterial routes linking Sasthamangalam,
Development Corporation Limited (MahaRail) aims to complete Mannarakonam, Vattiyoorkavu, Peroorkada, and Vazhayila. The
three major under-construction flyovers by December 2026. Vattiyoorkavu project includes widening and upgrading the road
Traffic in the eastern parts of the city has surged due to expanding corridor, enhancing junctions with footpaths, improving drainage
residential areas and growing commercial activity. The flyovers systems, and installing modern street lighting to streamline traffic
are being constructed under the supervision of MahaRail MD and boost pedestrian safety.
Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal to strengthen road connectivity and “These infrastructure works are not just routine road constructions—
reduce congestion in key junctions including Wardhaman Nagar, they are lifelines for thousands of daily commuters. With tenders
Nandanvan, Hasanbag, and Jagnade Square. While construction now floated and land issues largely resolved, we are finally shifting
work is currently contributing to traffic snarls, MahaRail has from planning to execution,” said V K Prasanth. “Peroorkada flyover
implemented measures to maintain smoother traffic flow. and Vattiyoorkavu road and junction development will transform
The IOCL–Nirmal Nagari flyover, the longest of the three at traffic flow and connectivity across this part of the city, benefiting
2.71 km, will connect Wardhaman Nagar near the IOCL petrol residents, businesses, and commuters alike.”
pump to Nirmal Nagari and include an additional ramp toward Both projects are expected to break ground by the end of March.
KDK College. With 77 spans and an 11-metre carriageway, it is The Peroorkada flyover is projected to be completed within 18
expected to significantly ease traffic on the Wardhaman Nagar months of commencement. The Vattiyoorkavu road and junction
corridor. project carries a total cost of `531.76 crore, while the Peroorkada
The Rajendra Nagar–Hasanbagh Chowk flyover, spanning 924 flyover is estimated at `106.7 crore. Once completed, these
metres, will link Rajendra Nagar in Nandanvan with Hasanbagh interventions are expected to significantly ease congestion at
Chowk, helping streamline traffic in densely populated residential major choke points, particularly the Peroorkada junction where
areas. four key routes intersect, and improve overall travel times toward
The Jagnade Square flyovers comprise two elevated corridors: the city centre and beyond.
one connecting Reshimbagh Chowk with KDK College Square,
and the other linking Bhande Plot Chowk with Telephone Exchange HARYANA APPROVES 33-KM SIX-LANE ROAD LINKING
Chowk. The square, where traffic from multiple eastern localities GURGAON, JHAJJAR.
converges, has seen temporary diversions during construction to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced in the
minimise congestion. state budget a new six-lane corridor aimed at improving
In addition, MahaRail is constructing a flyover between Azam connectivity between Gurgaon and Jhajjar, along with a bypass
Shah Chowk and Marwadi Chowk, projected for completion by for Farrukhnagar. The 33-kilometre project will extend from the
December 2027. This 898-metre-long structure will strengthen Harsaru bypass on Gurgaon–Pataudi Road at Wazirpur (NH 352W)
connectivity, though a section merging with the Dahi Bazaar to Jhajjar (NH 352).
railway overbridge is on hold following traffic police guidelines The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) initiated the process
until the Pachpaoli bridge becomes available as a diversion route. in November last year to appoint a consultant for preparing the
Meanwhile, the Lakadganj police station–Wardhaman Nagar detailed project report (DPR). The DPR will evaluate technical
flyover, which opened on December 15 last year, has already requirements, traffic projections, land acquisition, environmental
provided relief to commuters, demonstrating the impact of these impact, and the project’s economic and financial feasibility
infrastructure upgrades in improving traffic flow in east Nagpur. before finalising alignments and cost estimates.

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