Traffic lights, signal boards installed at Kuthiran

Traffic to be allowed from both sides through first tunnel

Ahead of allowing vehicles from both sides through the first tunnel at Kuthiran, traffic lights and signal boards have been installed on the stretch from Vazhukkumpara to Villan Valavu.

It was done on a directive of the police as safety measures. Traffic has been allowed from both sides of the first tunnel for closing the old road for repairs. The work of the second tunnel road is reaching final stage.

Meanwhile, Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said the government would bring out a solution for the traffic congestion in the State in the next five years.