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NHAI sanctions ₹42.6 crore to tackle NH 66 flooding in Kollam, Alappuzha
This funding will address waterlogging issues caused by blocked streams and inadequate drainage, with ₹28.55 crore designated for Kollam and ₹14.05 crore for Alappuzha. The project will focus on enhancing drainage systems along critical highway segments.
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- Why it matters
- The funding addresses waterlogging that blocks the national highway by clearing blocked streams and upgrading drainage systems along critical segments, reducing traffic disruption.
- Most affected
- Drivers and commuters on NH 66 in Kollam and Alappuzha — Reduced waterlogging and improved highway access during heavy rain.
- Watch next
- Whether the drainage projects begin work and whether waterlogging recurs in the next monsoon season.