Katpady Underpass Opens One Carriageway to Alleviate Traffic Congestion
One carriageway of Katpady vehicular underpass opens for traffic
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One carriageway of the Katpady vehicular underpass in Udupi district, Karnataka, India, has been opened for traffic. This development aims to ease travel along the Kanniyakumari-Panvel National Highway 66, with the project costing approximately ₹17 crore (around $2 million USD).
- 01One carriageway of the Katpady vehicular underpass is now open for traffic.
- 02The underpass is part of the Kanniyakumari-Panvel National Highway 66 project.
- 03The opening aims to reduce traffic congestion for road users.
- 04The project was inspected by local officials prior to the opening.
- 05The total estimated cost of the underpass is ₹17 crore (approximately $2 million USD).
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On April 10, 2026, Kota Srinivas Poojary (Member of Parliament for Udupi-Chikkamagaluru) and Gurme Suresh Shetty (Kaup MLA) officially opened one carriageway of the Katpady vehicular underpass in Udupi district, Karnataka, India. This underpass is being constructed as part of the Kanniyakumari-Panvel National Highway 66 project, with a total estimated cost of ₹17 crore (around $2 million USD). The decision to open the carriageway was made to alleviate traffic congestion and improve travel conditions for road users. The officials had previously inspected the project site on April 6, expressing their commitment to enhancing infrastructure in the region.
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The opening of the underpass is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion in the area, benefiting commuters and improving travel times.
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