T'Puram's NH 66: Potholes Beyond the Pavement – A Saga of Stalled Progress
If building a highway was as simple as drawing a line on a map, Thiruvananthapuram's NH 66 would be a smooth, speedy dream by now. Instead, the Kazhakkoottam–Kadampattukonam stretch is currently offering a masterclass in how to *not* build a road, proving that even the most ambitious infrastructure projects can get stuck in a particularly mundane ditch, thanks to a triple threat of absent materials, ghost workers, and a contractor who seems to prefer disputes over asphalt.
The ambitious NH-66 Kazhakkoottam–Kadampattukonam stretch in Thiruvananthapuram has hit an unexpected snag, grinding crucial development to a halt. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) attributes the current standstill to a tripartite challenge: a significant shortage of vital construction materials, a persistent labour crunch, and an ongoing dispute with the project's contractor. Despite these formidable hurdles, the NHAI remains optimistic, signaling an anticipated restart to the works in the near future.
