Kerala Government Announces Launch of Major Flyover, Road Projects.

After years of delays and procedural hurdles, two major infrastructure projects in Thiruvananthapuram—the Peroorkada flyover and Vattiyoorkavu road and junction development—have finally entered the implementation phase.

The Roads and Bridges Development Corporation of Kerala has awarded the contract for the Peroorkada flyover to Cherian Varkey Constructions Ltd. The formal agreement is expected to be signed soon. Preparatory demolition work along the Ambalamukku–Peroorkada Junction alignment, a key step before construction, has already reached 95 per cent completion. Officials said work will commence immediately after contractual formalities are completed.

Simultaneously, preliminary construction work on the Vattiyoorkavu road and junction development has begun. The Kerala Road Fund Board awarded the contract to Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society, marking a significant milestone for a long-delayed scheme.

Both projects aim to reduce congestion and improve connectivity along key arterial routes linking Sasthamangalam, Mannarakonam, Vattiyoorkavu, Peroorkada, and Vazhayila. The Vattiyoorkavu project includes widening and upgrading the road corridor, enhancing junctions with footpaths, improving drainage systems, and installing modern street lighting to streamline traffic and boost pedestrian safety.

“These infrastructure works are not just routine road constructions—they are lifelines for thousands of daily commuters. With tenders now floated and land issues largely resolved, we are finally shifting from planning to execution,” said V K Prasanth. “Peroorkada flyover and Vattiyoorkavu road and junction development will transform traffic flow and connectivity across this part of the city, benefiting residents, businesses, and commuters alike.”

Both projects are expected to break ground by the end of March. The Peroorkada flyover is projected to be completed within 18 months of commencement. The Vattiyoorkavu road and junction project carries a total cost of ₹531.76 crore, while the Peroorkada flyover is estimated at ₹106.7 crore. Once completed, these interventions are expected to significantly ease congestion at major choke points, particularly the Peroorkada junction where four key routes intersect, and improve overall travel times toward the city centre and beyond.