A New Delhi based consultancy has submitted the project report for the new bypass in Attingal, with an estimate of Rs. 150 crore, to the Highway Development authorities. According to the new plan, the 12-km long four-lane road deviates from NH 47 at Mamam, from Mamam Palam, and rejoins the highway at Thottakkadu Daivappura Temple, near Kaduvayil Palli. The new road is going to be constructed as part of a far bigger plan to create a four-lane road from Cherthala to Kazhakkuttam, which in effect provides an excellent bypass traffic system between Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi.
The construction of three new bridges (1. across Thottakkadu canal, 2. across Vamanapuram River, and 3. across Mamam canal) and one under passage at Ramachamvila has been proposed in the project report. The new bypass passes through the following places: Thottakkadu Palam, MLA Road from Ottoor to Perumkulam, Melattingal, Thottavaram, Kunnuvaram, Ramachamvila, Kaduvayil, Kavanasseri, and Mamam. The government needs to acquire 72 hectares of land. By a rough estimate 142 buildings will need to be demolished.
But the land and building owners are unlikely to be unhappy. The land prices of the nearby areas of proposed bypass have already gone up. There are reports about the so-called land mafia approaching the some of the land owners whose property has been “blessed” by the new project. But those who remember the fate of the previous bypass project, which have been shelved, will find it hard to rejoice by the news of the new bypass project.
Also, people who have (or pretend to have) sufficient know-how about such matters are of the opinion that it will take at least two years to get the project completed. Two years, we will all accept that; but no further delay, please.
The construction of three new bridges (1. across Thottakkadu canal, 2. across Vamanapuram River, and 3. across Mamam canal) and one under passage at Ramachamvila has been proposed in the project report. The new bypass passes through the following places: Thottakkadu Palam, MLA Road from Ottoor to Perumkulam, Melattingal, Thottavaram, Kunnuvaram, Ramachamvila, Kaduvayil, Kavanasseri, and Mamam. The government needs to acquire 72 hectares of land. By a rough estimate 142 buildings will need to be demolished.
But the land and building owners are unlikely to be unhappy. The land prices of the nearby areas of proposed bypass have already gone up. There are reports about the so-called land mafia approaching the some of the land owners whose property has been “blessed” by the new project. But those who remember the fate of the previous bypass project, which have been shelved, will find it hard to rejoice by the news of the new bypass project.
Also, people who have (or pretend to have) sufficient know-how about such matters are of the opinion that it will take at least two years to get the project completed. Two years, we will all accept that; but no further delay, please.
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The people in our area is strictly obstructing this bypass.
so bye bye bypass
It is good you have brought up the other side of the issue and thanks for the comments.
Nobody wants to hurt anybody's feelings, especially, religious sentiments. I think we have to find a way, literally. I conducted a quick enquiry and learned that the byepass will pass through the thekkenada (which I believe is the gate on the southern side) of the temple.
I hope the issue will be solved by deviating the path of the road. What we need is not the scrapping of the entire project, but changes in the plan to solve the possible problems.
Then there is the issue of people who might lose their houses, which I personally feel is a weightier issue. It is very tough on them. Everybody should be grateful to them if they agree to abandon their houses for this project.
I don't think we need to say bye bye to byepass. We have already done that to another byepass in Attingal. What we need is constructive suggestions.
Your concern is obvious from your comment.
The proposed bypass does indeed pass through Kizhuvilam panchaayth. It joins NH 47, near Mamam Palam.
I do not know where your house is. If you can send me the exact address, I will try to locate it. It is better you contact your friends or relatives. They would be able to provide a better picture.
However, I think your house may not be on the path of the bypass. Had it been, you would have received communication regarding it by now. The authorities have already intimated the owners of the houses that are on the proposed path about the possible destruction and advised them to look for other options. So, my guess is that you can breathe easy and will be able to stay in your house to your heart's content when you come back next time.
Sukesh said...
"According to the present situation in Attingal Bypass construction is indeed.But we have some quires about the new bypass road. I am leaving in Melattingal - Thoppichanda area.I have 48cent of Agricultur land with one house is here.The propased road is corssing through my land. I will loose almost 35cent and the road will divide my plot as two part.Survey is already complated in village. The road width is 45Mtr.In my village lots of people are upset and affreaid they are loosing there houses & lands. So my question is that we will get any compensation?In which basis it will be paid?The people those who are loosing homes, government will give new house or money?We are not against for development."
I am sure you will get price for the land acquired as per the government rates. I will try to make further inquiry about this and try to provide an update.
Meanwhile, at present the bypass project has many roadblocks. The local CPI(M) has taken that the widening of the existing NH 47 road should be given priority than the bypass construction.
Sukesh
Sukesh.R
Thanks for making your valuable comments here.
I agree that the new bypass may not have any direct impact on the development of the town. But it will certainly reduce the traffic congestion in the town. People who travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Kollam or Kollam to Thiruvananthapuram need not touch Attingal. The new bypass allow them to do just that. I have no doubt that it will reduce the traffic situation in Attingal now.
A parallel road from Moonnumukku to Poovanpara is an old idea, which seems to have been shelved now. But I am afraid any new road without a bridge over Poovanpara is not going to help at all.
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Why I am writing to you is that I am victim of loosing my property about 20 Cents paddy land in between Ramachamvila and Kollampuzha (adjacent to the old mango tree belongs to Atl. municipality.
Can you also show the route map in this area?
with regs.
Venu
Why I am writing to you is that I am victim of loosing my property about 20 Cents of paddy land in between Ramachamvila and Kollampuzha (adjacent to the old mango tree belongs to Atl. municipality.
Can you also show the route map in this area?
with regs.
Venu
Iam not at Attingal right now. Will go there after two weeks. I shall try to get as much details as possible by then.
I heard recently from a friend that revenue department in Attingal has conducted a final survey. And that the project is still on, but it is going very slowly.
Iam not at Attingal right now. Will go there after two weeks. I shall try to get as much details as possible by then.
I heard recently from a friend that revenue department in Attingal has conducted a final survey. And that the project is still on, but it is going very slowly.
I have my property bearing survery no. 567/A - on the propsed route in Ramachamvila - Kollampuzha. Can I also know whether the route is passing through the above property or not?
Waiting for your rsponse.
Venu
I have my property bearing survery no. 567/A - on the propsed route in Ramachamvila - Kollampuzha. Can I also know whether the route is passing through the above property or not?
Venu
Waiting for your rsponse.
I am extremely sorry for the tardy communication here. In fact, my work rarely allows me to visit Attingal these days. No excuses. Just sorry.
Anyways, I have obtained a list of survey numbers in Attingal village. I haven't found your survey number there. But the official working in the NH bypass project told me that there are still some survey numbers to be identified.
Here is the list of survey numbers (alphabets indicate unidentified survey numbers): 13, 14, 17, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 35, AO, 53, 54, 55, 56, AP, 57, 58, 67, 68, 75, 76, 77, 78, AQ, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, Q, X, 322, 325, XX, 356, VV, VV, pp, P, Z, 511, 551, 871, AA, BB, 990, 993, 1366, 1371, CC.
If you can provide an exact location, possibly through wikimapia or some other similar utilities, I think I can provide you more detailed information.
Stones have been laid at after every 100 meters on the properties that are going to be procured. The width of the road has been set tentatively as 45 meter. Please check whether there are any stones at your property.
Some general info that might help: The proposed bypass meets Attingal-Chirayinkil road near Ramachamvila at the junction in front of Sarkkareswari Mill. There is a small road opposite to the mill. When the proposed bypass comes, the road is likely to become part of it. You can see yellow stones on the land and paddy fields adjacent to the road.
That's all for now. There have been some new developments. Planning to post a new entry on the bypass subject shortly.
With rea
gards
Venu
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Sree
My house opp, Sharkarewari mill road (Ramachm vila-kannankarakonam-kollampuzha right side last one before the paddy starting to kannankarakonam (110 mtr from main road), yesterday 29/01/13, 5 ladies came and measured my house compound wall length and they said from March they going to distribute the money, mean my house will replaced for the road? Also bit earlier someone says there are slight changes from my house location bit far.
What’s the current status pls.
Can u pls tell me with Google map of my home,
This is my survey number 1009/A and B
8.686203, 76.808156
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
venushankar
thank you