Kasargod: The ongoing construction of a flyover as part of the national highway project has caused significant disruptions to businesses and pedestrians in the city. The digging of a three-meter-deep trench near the new bus stand for the construction of a service road has created a major inconvenience.
Several commercial establishments, including the Cherur Complex (Old Taj Restaurant), AIWA Silks, IDBI Bank and offices, along with Smart Bazaar and Fathima Arcade, have been severely impacted by the road excavation. These buildings are now practically inaccessible due to the deep trench.
While the situation might improve once the service road is completed and the basement floor becomes the ground floor of Fathima Arcade and Smart Bazaar is opened, businesses in the Cherur Complex face a more challenging situation. They may have to resort to using ladders to access their buildings from the national highway. Additionally, the front portion of the Cherur Complex might need to be demolished to create a suitable access point.
Other establishments like the Kasargod Press Club, Kasargod Cooperative Bank, and residential flats, while facing a slightly elevated road, will still be able to access the national highway. However, there are concerns about the increased elevation and potential flooding issues, especially near the Anzar Masjid, where a new drain will be constructed as part of the service road.
The three-meter-deep excavation has also raised concerns about waterlogging in the area, particularly around the new bus stand. The extent of this issue will only become clear once the road construction is completed.
Work on the service road began a week ago but has been temporarily halted due to heavy rain. However, officials from Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCCS) have assured that the work will be completed within 10 days.
The ongoing national highway construction project has raised questions about whether it will improve Kasargod's cityscape or cause undue hardship to its residents and businesses.
Several commercial establishments, including the Cherur Complex (Old Taj Restaurant), AIWA Silks, IDBI Bank and offices, along with Smart Bazaar and Fathima Arcade, have been severely impacted by the road excavation. These buildings are now practically inaccessible due to the deep trench.
While the situation might improve once the service road is completed and the basement floor becomes the ground floor of Fathima Arcade and Smart Bazaar is opened, businesses in the Cherur Complex face a more challenging situation. They may have to resort to using ladders to access their buildings from the national highway. Additionally, the front portion of the Cherur Complex might need to be demolished to create a suitable access point.
Other establishments like the Kasargod Press Club, Kasargod Cooperative Bank, and residential flats, while facing a slightly elevated road, will still be able to access the national highway. However, there are concerns about the increased elevation and potential flooding issues, especially near the Anzar Masjid, where a new drain will be constructed as part of the service road.
The three-meter-deep excavation has also raised concerns about waterlogging in the area, particularly around the new bus stand. The extent of this issue will only become clear once the road construction is completed.
Work on the service road began a week ago but has been temporarily halted due to heavy rain. However, officials from Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCCS) have assured that the work will be completed within 10 days.
The ongoing national highway construction project has raised questions about whether it will improve Kasargod's cityscape or cause undue hardship to its residents and businesses.
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