Hill Highway Construction: Action Plan to Complete 500 km Road

Kerala Government's Plan to Speed Up Hill Highway Work

The Kerala government is working hard to complete the construction of the 500-kilometer-long hill highway. The Public Works Department (PWD) has already completed 250 kilometres and is now preparing an action plan to finish another 250 kilometres before March. Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas has given instructions on how to speed up the process.

About the Hill Highway

The hill highway stretches from Nandarapadavu in Kasaragod to Parassala in Thiruvananthapuram, covering a total distance of 793.68 kilometres. The road will be 12 meters wide and will be built in 55 different sections. The project follows high construction standards, including BM and BC-grade materials. The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) provides financial support for construction.

Features of the Road

To make travel smooth and safe, the road design includes:

• Carriageways for vehicles
• Footpaths for pedestrians
• Stormwater drains to prevent waterlogging
• Bus bays and shelters for passengers
• Utility ducts to avoid digging the road for cables and pipelines

Advanced full-depth reclamation technology is used to strengthen the road foundation, making it more durable.

Progress and Costs

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recently inaugurated the first stretch of the project, which includes the Kozhikode Kodenchery Kakkadampoyil Road. So far, 250 kilometres have been completed, with a total estimated cost of Rs 3,600 crores. The government has already spent Rs 1,288 crores.

Completed Sections

Thiruvananthapuram

• Kallikad-Parassala Phase 1 (15.5 km)
• Peringammala-Palode (3.5 km)
• Kollayil-Challimukku (21.08 km)

Kollam

• Challimukku-Punalur (46.1 km)

Pathanamthitta

• Pathanapuram-Placheri (47.67 km)

Idukki

• Kuttikkanam-Chappath (19 km)
• Peerumedu-Devikulam Phase 2 (2.9 km)

Thrissur

• Pattikkad-Vilangannur (5.3 km)

Malappuram

• Pookkottumpadam-Kalikavu Phase 1 (8.7 km)

Kozhikode

• Kodenchery-Kakkadampoyil (35.35 km)

Kasaragod

• Nandarapadavu-Chevar (23 km)
• Kollichal-Idaparamba (21 km)

What’s Next?

With 250 kilometres already completed, the next phase of work will focus on finishing the remaining sections as quickly as possible. The government aims to ensure better road connectivity for people living in hilly areas, making travel easier and boosting development.

The action plan will guide the timely completion of the project, bringing hope for a well-connected and safer highway in Kerala.

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