Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Kerala Road Projects: NH-66 Completion by 2025, Outer Ring Road Approval Soon
The government is working on building and improving roads in Kerala.
The plan is for the NH-66 to be finished by the end of 2025.
There are also plans for a new ring road around Thiruvananthapuram.
The government is addressing problems in the construction.
Some politicians are raising concerns and asking for a deeper investigation into the work.
The Centre and State government are working together to complete the projects.
The state also got approval for other road projects.
NH-66 construction is expected to be completed by December 2025.
The Centre approved 14 road development projects submitted by Kerala.
A viaduct will replace the damaged portion of NH-66 at Kooriyad.
Final approval for the Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road is expected by July.
Kollam-Senkotta Greenfield highway to be approved within three months.
- Who
- Union and State government officials, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) involved in the projects.
- What
- Completion of ongoing highway projects and approvals for new ones.
- When
- Construction of NH-66 expected by December 2025; Outer Ring Road approval by July.
- Where
- Kerala, focusing on NH-66 and the Outer Ring Road in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Why
- To enhance infrastructure, decongest traffic, and address construction issues.
Opposition Demands Investigation
Government and Centre's Response
Investigation Scope
Opposition Demands Investigation
Corruption and engineering lapses caused highway issues, warranting a CBI probe.
Government and Centre's Response
NHAI responsible; government aims for timely completion with support.
Political Involvement
Opposition Demands Investigation
Allegations of favoritism and government silence on the NH collapse.
Government and Centre's Response
State government is supporting NHAI and the central government's efforts.
- NH-66 Completion Target
- December 2025
- Outer Ring Road Project Cost
- Rs 4,767 crore
- Road Projects Approved
- Rs 6,700 crore
- Outer Ring Road Approval
- By July End
- Approval Timeline
- Kollam-Senkotta Greenfield Highway
