Kochi is fast becoming the epicentre of a major national infrastructure milestone with the construction of the Aroor-Thuravoor elevated highway along the bustling NH 66 corridor. Designed to stretch an impressive 12.75 kilometres across six lanes, this elevated corridor is on track to become India’s longest flyover.
With an estimated budget of Rs 2,200 crore, the project is being implemented under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and is currently 65 percent complete. The work is advancing at a rapid pace, with an estimated 2,500 workers and 350 machines operating in tandem, 24 hours a day. As of now, all 360 supporting pillars and 3,000 girders have been constructed. The focus has now shifted to the girder erection phase, in addition to the development of three strategically placed exit ramps and a toll plaza.Once operational, the elevated highway is expected to offer seamless travel between the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, dramatically reducing travel time, operational fuel consumption, and carbon emissions across regional logistics. Urban planners and transport experts believe this flyover has the potential to become a vital artery for the southern region, alleviating the pressure on existing ground infrastructure while simultaneously promoting economic integration.
Environmental assessments prior to the project’s greenlighting revealed that the region faced increasing air and noise pollution due to the steady growth of vehicular traffic on NH 66. In this context, the elevated highway is expected to be a cleaner alternative. With reduced idling times and smoother traffic flow, it will directly contribute to lowered emissions, making it a tangible step towards Kerala’s carbon-neutral transport aspirations. Local officials emphasise that the project stands as a symbol of what state-centre synergy can achieve when backed by data-driven planning, community consultation, and efficient execution. With several Indian cities grappling with outdated transport networks and rising congestion, Kerala’s approach may well become a blueprint for similar urban corridors in the future.
While the promise is clear, what remains crucial over the next year is sustained pace, weather-resilient planning, and transparent public communication to ensure minimal disruption during the transition period. Once completed, the Aroor-Thuravoor elevated highway will not only claim the title of India’s longest flyover but could also become a landmark in sustainable, scalable, and inclusive urban mobility.
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