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Thiruvananthapuram: According to sources, the widening works for Mukkola-Karode NH stretch , which is included in the second phase of Kazhakkoottam-Karode road widening project, will be delayed. The work involved levelling the ground using red earth and construction of road over it,” sources said. A greenfield project is one which is not constrained by prior work.Also, there were changes with regard to construction of vehicular underpasses and overpasses in the stretch. This has helped NHAI overcome hurdles related to shortage of raw materials.L&T Constructions is in charge of the work. However, we are planning to wind up works by June next year,” said sources.The project had faced various hurdles in the form of public protest..