The Karnataka government has given its official approval for the preparation of detailed project reports. These reports will focus on the significant upgradation of National Highway 66. The specific stretch runs from Surathkal to BC Road.
Key Focus Areas for the DPRs
Officials will now begin drafting the comprehensive DPRs. The primary goal is to transform this crucial highway corridor. The reports will examine multiple critical aspects of the proposed upgrade.
Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
The planning teams will analyze several alignment options for the highway. They will also design new service roads alongside the main carriageway. A major component involves planning for grade-separated junctions. These are flyovers or underpasses to ease traffic flow.
Engineers will propose specific measures for capacity augmentation. This means widening the road to handle more vehicles. Safety improvements form another vital part of the study. The final plans must include long-term strategies to mitigate congestion on NH-66.
Addressing Traffic Challenges
The entire exercise aims to address persistent traffic issues on this busy route. The corridor connects important regions and sees heavy vehicular movement daily. The DPRs will provide a clear roadmap for future development. This project is expected to boost connectivity and economic activity in the Dakshina Kannada district.
The approval marks a formal step forward for this infrastructure initiative. Local authorities in Mangaluru are monitoring the progress closely. Residents and commuters along the NH-66 corridor have long awaited such upgrades to improve their daily travel.
