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- Local stakeholders are pushing for a Vilangad-Panom-Kunhome-Mananthavady road as an alternative to the halted Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel project, amid frequent traffic congestion on the Thamarassery Ghat Road.
- The demand dates back to 1977, and residents say only about 3 km of new road is needed to link existing roads.
- However, the entire 7-km stretch between Panom and Kunhome lies within reserve forest, making forest clearance the key hurdle, with supporters suggesting an elevated viaduct as a possible solution.
- A coordinating committee has been formed and plans a high-level meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, while the State government awaits an expert panel's report before deciding on resuming the tunnel work.
What to watch next
- The expert panel's report on whether tunnel road work will resume
- Outcome of the planned high-level meeting in Thiruvananthapuram and funding for a preliminary survey
- Forest clearance decisions, including the proposed elevated road option
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