T’puram: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to get the nod soon from its headquarters for the detailed project report (DPR) for two new flyovers proposed at key traffic bottlenecks on NH 66 between Kazhakkoottam and Karode. The DPR for the two grade separators, one in front of Technopark Phase III at Attipra and the other at Lords Hospital Junction, has already been completed and submitted to NHAI headquarters. Senior NHAI officials said the approval is expected shortly, and the authority would move ahead with tendering once the clearance was received.The two pillar-based projects are being planned as part of NHAI’s efforts to address emerging congestion points on the newly upgraded NH 66 corridor. Though the Kazhakkoottam-Karode stretch has been developed into a six-lane highway, traffic continues to slow down at several junctions where large volumes of local traffic merge with vehicles using the national highway.
The Attipra stretch has emerged as one of the major congestion points, with the IT hub generating substantial traffic during peak hours. The Lords Hospital Jn is another busy point where traffic from the highway intersects with vehicles entering and exiting the adjoining areas. NHAI had earlier carried out traffic and feasibility studies at both locations before preparing the DPR for the proposed grade separators.
