Traffic moves smoothly following the opening of a new median cut beneath the Vyttila Flyover in Kochi
Though the junction improvement activities were finalised on May 6, 2025, it was delayed for various reasons and finally began two months ago.
“Assistant commissioner of police (traffic) and senior civil officials confirmed that a comprehensive traffic re-routing plan will take effect immediately upon completion of the physical infrastructure work,” Thrikkakkara MLA Uma Thomas said. The pending activities include shifting a water pipeline, an electric post and the police aid post. The respective agencies, Kerala Water Authority and Kerala State Electricity Board, are asked to carry out the same urgently. As part of implementing a new signal-free traffic flow, a meeting with Vyttila Mobility Hub Society and other departments, including the police and motor vehicles department, will be convened soon. The key measures include setting up free left turns, shrinking the 16m roundabout below the flyover to widen the carriageway, chipping off median edges to allow direct bus entry from Kundanoor side into the mobility hub, shifting the police aid post, and extending the zebra crossing lines at the western end.