19-05-2025
Work on Cheruvannur flyover begins
Minister for Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas inaugurated the construction of the flyover at Cheruvannur near Feroke on Sunday (May 18). The project, aimed at easing traffic congestion at the Cheruvannur junction, is being developed under the City Road Improvement Project at an estimated cost of ₹89 crore, including land acquisition.
The flyover will be 700 metres long and 16 metres wide, with 5.5-metre-wide service roads on both sides. The space beneath the flyover is planned to be converted into playgrounds and gardens.
Around ₹30 crore has already been spent on land acquisition. The construction is being undertaken by the Uralungal Labour Contractors' Cooperative Society and is supervised by the Kerala Road Fund Board. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
In his inaugural address, Mr. Riyas said that work on the Meenchanda–Areekkad flyover would also commence soon, further improving traffic flow towards Kozhikode city.
'We have constructed 16 new bridges in Kozhikode district and renovated six. In addition, 17 bridges are currently under construction. Special attention is being given to ensure the areas beneath these bridges are put to good use,' the Minister said.
Chairman of the Public Works Standing Committee of Kozhikode Corporation P.C. Rajan presided over the function.
