V Sivankutty inaugurates renovated smart roads in Thiruvananthapuram
Speaking on the occasion he said that the renovation work on these roads achieved significant progress in making the daily travel experience of the people safer and more convenient. The roads have been given a modern design with the construction of drains, concrete ducts on both sides for cables and drinking water pipes, asphalt tarring and the construction of footpaths. These works have been implemented following international road safety standards, said the minister.
The renovated Sasthamangalam-Peroorkada, Oolampara-Ambalamukku roads have a total length of 3.664 km. Additionally, the roads were constructed in a way that provides underground gas connections to all houses on both sides. Kerala Water Authority's distribution pipelines are laid through utility ducts on both sides, enabling the supply of drinking water without cutting the road.
The event was presided over by V K Prasanth MLA and city corporation maintenance standing committee chairman Medayil Vikraman, Peroorkada ward councillor Jameela Sreedharan P, executive engineer Rajmohan Thampi and assistant executive engineer Bijukumar R were present on the occasion.
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