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By Express News ServiceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even as the construction of the much-touted elevated highway from Technopark phase - III to Kazhakoottam junction is progressing at a fast pace, the work at Kazhakoottam junction has been stalled due to legal hurdles. Construction work from Kazhakoottam junction to CSI Mission hospital was brought to a halt after traders secured a stay order against land acquisition for the project, demanding rehabilitation and compensation. The landowners along the stretch have been given compensation, while the traders who run rented shops are bearing the brunt. We are working hard to complete the elevated highway by the first quarter next year and hope the hurdles will be cleared soon,” he said. According to officials in charge, once completed, it will be the longest elevated highway in the state..