Min instructs NH-66 works to be completed on schedule
The minister said a precise timeline should be established for the works and it must be ensured that the projects are completed within this timeframe. However, the construction should be carried out with excellence. NHAI regional officer should pay special attention to areas where the expected progress was not achieved. Actions should be taken on a war footing in these stretches. Even though it is the rainy season, works like precasting can be carried out during this time and should be completed.
The minister assured that the state govt will provide all necessary support to complete the works.
Riyas said condition of service roads and existing roads in the work areas should be closely monitored. In many places, people are facing difficulties with the service roads. It is imperative to ensure that the existing roads are fully traffic-worthy in all stretches immediately. There should be no negligence in this regard, the minister instructed.
Such works should be carried out urgently as the rainy season subsides, he added.
The progress of each NH-66 stretch was evaluated in the meeting. NHAI reported that 70% of the works were completed. It was also informed that over 400km were converted into six lanes. Other projects under NHAI's leadership were also reviewed. PWD secretary K Biju, additional secretary A Shibu, district collectors, NHAI regional officer, various project directors and contractors participated in the meeting.
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