Summary:
The at-grade junction at Eenchakkal junction will be on the lines of the one at Kulathoor, Vellar and Kovalam along the bypass. more-inCiting shortage of funds to construct an overpass for the smooth movement of long-distance travellers through the National Highway corridor, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is considering making Eenchakkal junction along the upcoming four-lane Kazhakuttam-Karode NH 66 bypass an ‘at-grade junction’. The overpass would have come in handy if the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) goes ahead with the proposed long-distance bus terminal on its land near the Eenchakkal junction. A senior NHAI official told The Hindu that a sum of ?50 crore was needed to build an overpass at the busy junction. However, funds were scarce and hence a decision was taken to go in for the at-grade as proposed in the Detailed Project Report..