Shifting of fuel pipelines stall Neelambur bypass widening works
The widening of the Neelambur bypass in Coimbatore is facing delays due to the slow progress in shifting fuel pipelines. The project, which aims to expand the road to six lanes, is critical for reducing accidents and accommodating high traffic. Local associations are urging the government to expedite the necessary approvals and works.
- ▪The Neelambur bypass is a 26.2-km stretch that connects Tamil Nadu to the Kerala border.
- ▪The project cost is estimated at ₹1,799 crore and is expected to take 2.5 years to complete.
- ▪The bypass currently handles almost 50,000 vehicles daily, highlighting its importance for traffic flow.
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Widening of the 26.2-km Neelambur bypass in Coimbatore that was taken over by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) last June is getting delayed with no progress in shifting of the fuel pipelines of the public sector companies and the detailed project report awaiting approval.The bypass, which was the first toll-based road project in the country, was taken over by the NHAI as there is a dire need to widen it to reduce accidents. The four-lane road has almost 50,000 vehicles using it every day and is a critical stretch that connects Tamil Nadu to Kerala border.
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