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Kalladi-Meppadi Tunnel Road Project Gains Momentum with Union Ministry's Clearance

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The construction work of the proposed Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project, a 2,134-crore project, is set to begin on August 31, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurating the event. The project, which spans 8.17 km, aims to connect Kozhikode and Wayanad districts and is expected to have over 10,000 people from both districts in attendance. The project has received final clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and will be carried out by Bhopal-based Dilip Buildcon Limited and Kolkata-based Royal Infrastructure, with the cooperation of the Department of Public Works, Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, and the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project is a 2,134-crore initiative that aims to connect Kozhikode and Wayanad districts with an 8.17 km twin tunnel.
  • The project has received final clearance from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and will be carried out by the Bhopal-based Dilip Buildcon Limited and Kolkata-based Royal Infrastructure.
  • The project is expected to have over 10,000 people from both Kozhikode and Wayanad districts in attendance.
  • A 501-member reception committee, comprising peoples representatives and local administrators, will coordinate the event.
  • The project is designed to comply with 60 specific conditions laid by the MoEFCC to reduce the environmental impact on the project area.
  • Four ground vibrator monitoring stations will be established to constantly watch the impacts of the project.
  • A district-level committee will monitor the work to ensure the protection of biodiversity in the area.
  • The construction company has been asked to ensure that the flow of the Iruvazhinji river will not be affected during the work.
  • The company will also be responsible for the close monitoring of the quality of air in the constructed tunnel.

Statistics:

  • The Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project spans a total length of 8.17 km.
  • The project has a budget of 2,134 crores.
  • Over 10,000 people from Kozhikode and Wayanad districts are expected to attend the project.
  • The project will be carried out by a 501-member reception committee, comprising peoples representatives and local administrators.
  • Four ground vibrator monitoring stations will be established to monitor the impacts of the project.
  • A district-level committee will monitor the work to ensure the protection of biodiversity in the area.

Sources:

  • "Wayanad tunnel project gets Union Ministry nod" (Global Data Point, 2022)

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