Summary:
The urgency for an overpass has been felt with the NHAI removing the roundabout at Enchakkal Junction for the four-laning of Reach I of the NH 66 bypass corridor from Kazhakuttam to Mukkola. All classes of motor vehicles coming from West Fort, Kovalam, Vallakadavu, and Chakka through the four-lane bypass will have to negotiate with the vehicles criss-crossing Enchakkal Junction. The second traffic signal will restrict the movement of vehicles coming from the nAttakulangara CRIP corridor and the Pettah-Enchakkal road to the West Fort-Enchakkal corridor. But, NHAI officials say it is for the State to take a call as land acquisition is involved. more-inThough the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has given the nod for installing solar-powered traffic signals at Eenchakkal Junction, road users and road safety experts are of the view that an overpass at the busy junction is needed for smooth movement along the National Highway 66 bypass corridor..