Udupi: Kota Srinivasa Poojary asks NH engineers to expedite highway projects works

Udupi: Kota Srinivasa Poojary asks NH engineers to expedite highway projects works

mangaloretoday.com

Udupi, June 13, 2024: Lok Sabha member from Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency Kota Srinivasa Poojary on Wednesday instructed engineers and contractors concerned to complete the ongoing highway and bridge projects in Udupi district at the earliest by making use of modern technology and deploying more machinery and labourers.

He was presiding over a meeting convened in Udupi to review the progress of the projects. The projects of widening NH-169A between Karavali junction and Malpe and between Parkala and Hebri, constructing an underpass at Santhekatte, and construction of a parallel railway overbridge at Indrali are under way in the district. He asked the authorities concerned to expedite the projects.

Addressing the delays in the Shiroor to Indrali highway works, he added, “The authorities in-charge of Shiroor to Indrali highway works need to speed up the work. For smooth working, the forest department should give permission to cut trees in the area and start the work. There is a need for management of rainwater flow along the sides of the highway from Shiroor to Malpe road. Streetlights need to be managed properly, ensuring safety, to prevent accidents.”

During the meeting, the reconstruction of culverts affected by the highway road workers across the Udupi municipal area was suggested as a solution to mitigate further disruptions.

Yashpal Suvarna, MLA Udupi, Gurme Suresh Shetty, MLA Kaup, Dr K Vidya Kumari, DC, Dr Arun K, SP, Rashmi, assistant commissioner, Girish Kanchan, member municipal council, and Sundar J Kalmadi, along with officials, were present at the meeting.