The Union government and Kerala state authorities are preparing to begin construction of a six-lane Greenfield Highway between Palakkad and Kozhikode [1].
The project aims to enhance regional connectivity and reduce travel time between the two districts. By establishing a new corridor, the highway is expected to alleviate congestion on existing routes and support economic growth in the region [1].
Officials said that the ground is now set for the start of construction. A primary hurdle for the project, the acquisition of necessary land, has seen substantial progress. Reports indicate that over 95% of land acquisition is already completed [1].
This Greenfield project involves the creation of a completely new road alignment rather than expanding existing infrastructure. This approach allows for more efficient design standards and avoids the complications of urban encroachment along old roads [1].
The coordination between the central government and the Kerala state authorities has been critical in reaching this stage. The high percentage of land secured suggests that the project has moved past its most volatile phase, clearing the way for engineering teams to begin work on the six-lane corridor [1].
While specific start dates for the machinery on the ground were not detailed, the completion of the vast majority of land transfers marks the final transition from the planning phase to active construction [1].
“Over 95% of land acquisition completed”
The transition to the construction phase signifies a major infrastructure milestone for Kerala. By completing nearly all land acquisitions, the government has mitigated the primary risk of project delays and legal disputes, paving the way for a high-capacity corridor that will likely shift logistics and commuter patterns between Palakkad and Kozhikode.
