Thiruvananthapuram : The Public Works Department (PWD) has decided to re-tender the refurbishment of the Muttathara-Valiyathura Road, which includes the sections via Kallumoodu and the domestic terminal. This key route, used extensively by passengers traveling from Tamil Nadu to the airport, has been in a pathetic condition for over a year. Despite four previous attempts to tender the project, all bids were deemed unacceptable as they exceeded the estimated cost of Rs 7.
5 crore by 10%. This project is funded by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard). PWD chief engineer (roads) Ajith Ramachandran stated that the department will issue a new tender soon, which will be their final attempt to expedite the road’s restoration.
He explained that previous bids were rejected due to their high cost. “We understand the urgency of repairing the Muttathara-Valiyathura Road, given its significance for travellers and local residents. If a bidder’s quote exceeds Rs 7.
5 crore by 10%, the bid will either be rejected or sent to the state cabinet for special approval. This time, if the bids are high again, PWD will send it to the govt for approval, which will not take much time. We expect the reconstruction work will begin within a month of accepting the tender,” Ajith said.
The road’s restoration is crucial and its poor condition has long been a source of inconvenience for commuters, and the PWD’s efforts have been hindered by consistently high bids. Local residents, shop owners, and frequent travellers have voiced their frustration over the ongoing delays. Many are calling for urgent action to repair the road before it deteriorates further.
“The condition of this road has been a nightmare. It’s been over a year with no improvement,” said Maneesh VP, a frequent traveller who relies on the road to reach the airport. “Every trip is a risk for my car.
The authorities need to take decisive action,” he added. Shop owners are equally concerned about the road’s impact on their businesses. “This road is a vital link for our customers, especially those coming from Tamil Nadu,” said Musthafa Hussain, who owns a shop near the domestic terminal.
“The potholes are damaging vehicles and driving customers away. We’ve been waiting for repairs for months, but nothing seems to be happening,” Hussain said. We also published the following articles recently PWD officials asked to monitor 200km of roads every 2-3 days The Mumbai public works department has ordered PWD engineers to inspect 200km of roads every two to three days and complete pothole repairs by August 31.
Citizens can report issues using the Pothole Complaint Redressal System app. Delayed responses will be monitored at various administrative levels to ensure timely action. Will repair key roads riddled with craters in a week: GMDA The Gurgaon Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has set up a specialized team to address pothole repair and road damage within a week.
The city is segmented into four zones for focused road maintenance. With adequate machinery and manpower at work, the initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety. Tender approved for Karakulam flyover, work to start in Sept The cabinet approved the tender for the Karakulam flyover, part of an 11.
24 km four-lane road from Vazhayila to Pazhakutty. With Rs 928.8 crore earmarked, the project includes a 200-metre flyover and extensive resettlement efforts.
The construction starts mid-September, aiming for swift completion..
