Kerala floats tenders for ₹1,621-cr road & flyover project

The state highways department in Kerala has invited tender for the ₹1,621.3-crore Avinashi Road flyover project for which the tender will be finalized on July 18 and the flyover work will be completed in four years. For the project in question, the state government has already allotted ₹200 crore and that the work would be handed over to only one company, which is being finalized shortly. The source said there was a need to acquire land to construct ramps to connect the flyover with the main junctions on Avinashi Road and the flyover will be completed in four years from the date of commencement of work. The stretch usually reports heavy traffic congestion during peak hours of 8am-11am and 4pm-8pm, thanks to the increased vehicle movements. The flyover – from Uppilipalayam junction to Goldwins on Avinashi Road, covering a distance of 10.01km - is expected to decongest the stretch. The state highways department has already conducted soil test and prepared a detailed project report, which was accepted by the state government. The ramps would be constructed at Anna Statue, Nava India, Hope College and SITRA to help motorist easy access to the destinations within the city. The flyover, which will be 17.25 metres wide, will have four lanes and 304 pillars, claimed official sources.