Kanjirappally bypass hits roadblock, contract firm likely to be terminated

1.62-km project begins near Kanjirappally panchayat office & connects to NH at Poothakuzhy

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Kottayam

The work on long-awaited Kanjirappally bypass road, part of the Kollam-Dindigul National Highway 183, has been stalled again reportedly due to the contractor's apathy in completing the project. With the time of completion of June 30 having passed, authorities are now considering cancelling the contract and re-tendering the work.

The 1.62-km bypass begins near the Kanjirappally grama panchayat office and connects to the NH at Poothakuzhy, near Rani Hospital. The project was awarded to Gujarat-based Backbone Construction Pvt Ltd for an amount of Rs 26.16 crore. As per the contract executed on August 3, 2023, the work was to be completed within 18 months. However, despite an extension until June 30, only 36% of the work has been completed so far.