Thiruvananthapuram: After years of delays and procedural hurdles, two major infrastructure projects in the state capital, Peroorkada flyover and Vattiyoorkavu road and junction development, have finally moved into implementation phase.Roads and Bridges Development Corporation of Kerala has awarded the contract for Peroorkada flyover to Cherian Varkey Constructions Ltd, with the formal agreement expected to be signed imminently. The contract was awarded after demolition work along Ambalamukku to Peroorkada Junction alignment, a major preparatory step for the flyover construction, has reached 95% completion. According to officials, work is scheduled to begin without delay once contractual formalities are complete. Simultaneously, preliminary construction work on Vattiyoorkavu road and junction development has commenced. Kerala Road Fund Board, the implementing agency, has awarded the contract to Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society, marking a significant milestone for a scheme that has been delayed for long. Both projects are central to reduce congestion and improve connectivity along key arterial routes linking Sasthamangalam, Mannarakonam, Vattiyoorkavu, Peroorkada and Vazhayila. Vattiyoorkavu development in particular involves widening and upgrading the existing road corridor, enhancing junction design by adding footpaths, improving drainage systems and installing modern street lighting, all aimed at streamlining vehicular movements and boosting pedestrian safety. “These infrastructure works are not just routine road constructions, they are lifelines for thousands of daily commuters. With tenders now floated and land issues largely resolved, we are finally shifting from planning to execution. Peroorkada flyover and Vattiyoorkavu road and junction development will transform traffic flow and connectivity across this part of the city, benefiting residents, businesses and commuters alike,” Vattiyoorkavu MLA V K Prasanth said. Prasanth added that both projects are scheduled to break ground by the end of March, with the flyover expected to be completed within approximately 18 months after work begins. When completed, these interventions are expected to ease congestion at major choke points significantly, notably the Peroorkada junction, where four critical routes intersect, and improve overall travel times for commuters heading towards the city centre and beyond. The total cost of Vattiyoorkavu project is Rs 531.76 crore, while the cost of the Peroorkada project is Rs 106.7 crore.
