Kochi : The state govt has sanctioned Rs 9.9 lakh for urgent repairs on Chitrapuzha bridge and Irumpanam railway overbridge along the Seaport-Airport Road, minister Anoop Jacob said on Wednesday.
In addition to the quick fixes, a comprehensive Rs 52 lakh estimate has been submitted for administrative approval to completely resurface both bridges. Commissioned in 2003, a major portion of the 11.3-km Phase 1 corridor of the Seaport-Airport Road handles heavy freight, oil tankers, and daily commuter traffic heading towards Infopark. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
The same will solve the chronic congestion on the vital corridor,” he said. The immediate fund allocation aims to fix severe potholes that have caused massive traffic logjams in the area. Drivers frequently slam on the brakes or swerve suddenly to avoid the deep craters formed on the bridges, triggering long traffic jams. “Once the rain subsides, workers will apply bituminous macadam bituminous concrete (BMBC) tarring across the entire stretch. long stretches remain a cramped two-lane bottleneck While localised widening near the special economic zone (SEZ) has eased isolated bottlenecks. Download the TOI App.