Upgraded roads in Thrissur officially dedicated to public
The upgraded roads across the district have been officially dedicated to the public with General Education Minister V. Sivankutty inaugurating the completed projects online on Friday.
The newly revamped roads include Chittanda–Thalassery, Putharithara–Kondazhi, Athani–Puthuruthi, Kanippayyur–Iringapuram, and Kanakamala–Chathan Master stretches, all upgraded to Bituminous Macadam and Bituminous Concrete (BM and BC) standards.
Public Works Department (PWD) Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas highlighted that under the PWD's initiative for high-quality, time-bound, and corruption-free infrastructure, the State has been transformed into a developmental hub. The roads, spanning rural interiors to urban centers, reflect the government's commitment to modern road design and quality standards. The State aims to upgrade 50% of its roads to BM and BC levels within five years—60% of this goal has already been achieved in just four years, he said.
The Chittanda–Thalassery Road is upgraded with ₹3 crore and Putharithara–Kondazhi Road has been completed with ₹3.69 crore, featuring sidewalls, culverts, signboards, and reflectors. The 2.8 km stretch of Kanippayyur–Iringapuram Road has been renovated at a cost of ₹3 crore. Works included drainage, culvert restoration, signage, and raising low-lying areas.
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