The State government’s proposal to construct an outer ring road from Vizinjam to Navaikulam has received the Centre’s nod.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has accorded the sanction by including the project under its Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme.
According to Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas, the State government will shoulder half of the expenses for the project. The government has also conveyed to the Centre its willingness to grant exemptions in various matters, including the State GST.