Summary:
This will lead to chaos on roads to Eenchakkal as at Vytilla in Ernakulam,” a senior traffic planner said. more-inThe National Highways Authority of India’s move to shelve the vehicle overpass at the Eenchakkal junction along the upcoming four-lane Kazhakuttam-Karode NH 66 bypass has come in for flak. Once the four-laning of the 26.7 km Kazhakuttam-Mukkola stretch is completed, the Eenchakkal junction will be the major gateway from the city to the bypass corridor. “The overpass was proposed to ensure free flow of traffic along the bypass and through the Arat road and service roads, taking into account the traffic volume, after the Detailed Project Report was prepared in 2006. Similarly, heavy vehicles bringing in goods to Chala market move through the junction to reach Melepazhavangadi flyover and Attakulangara bypass..