Kerala government sanctions ₹11 crore for Kochi road development works
The funds will be used for M.G. Road renovation and the development of Chinmaya Cross Road, according to T.J. Vinod, MLA.
The Kerala government has approved and allocated funds for M.G. Road renovation and the development of Chinmaya Cross Road in Kochi, according to The Hindu. Ernakulam MLA T.J.
Vinod stated that ₹6 crore has been allocated for M.G. Road renovation, while ₹5 crore has been sanctioned for Chinmaya Cross Road, which includes land acquisition.
The M.G. Road work will involve resurfacing the stretch between Madhava Pharmacy Junction and Thevara. A dysfunctional cross drain will also be reconstructed to improve motorability and address commuter hardships, Vinod said.
Chinmaya Cross Road serves as an approach road for the proposed Perandoor-Vaduthala bridge project. While Swagatham Road was initially identified for this purpose, it was replaced by Chinmaya Cross Road following resident complaints that its narrow width would cause traffic congestion.
Vinod said that skewed drain slopes are a main reason for waterlogging along M.G. Road. He noted that the PWD (Roads) has submitted a ₹20 crore project for M.G.
Road development, which includes scientific correction of drain slopes and footpath improvements to permanently resolve waterlogging.
The sanctioned works are part of budgeted efforts to improve basic infrastructure and address issues such as traffic congestion and waterlogging in the city.