**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer provided by the Minister of Road Transport and Highways to an unstarred question (No. 1945) asked in the Lok Sabha on December 11th, 2025, regarding the construction of flyovers-cum-underpasses at Edappally Junction. It confirms the Government's awareness of traffic congestion, details progress on construction and traffic management systems, and outlines future plans. The revised completion date for the flyovers is scheduled for May 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Edappally Junction:**
* A meeting point of National Highways NH-66 and NH-544.
* Two flyovers (1 x 50m) have been proposed to ease and reduce traffic congestion.
* **Flyover Construction:**
* The flyovers are proposed to reduce traffic congestion at Edappally Junction.
* The structure work of the flyovers is completed.
* The approaches are under construction.
* A revised completion date is scheduled for May 2026.
* **Traffic Management Systems (TMS):**
* A Traffic Management System will be installed to enhance traffic safety and efficiency.
* The system will provide real-time monitoring of the stretch.
* TMS will be in accordance with provisions of Concession Agreement.
* **Replication of Models:**
* The requirement of grade separated structure/elevated corridor/bypass/ring road etc. is assessed as per site requirements
* A decision taken on investment.
**Impact Analysis**
**Commuters using Edappally Junction**
* **Impact**
* Will experience reduced traffic congestion upon completion of the flyovers.
* Will benefit from enhanced traffic safety and efficiency due to the Traffic Management System.
* **Action Required**
* No immediate action required. Will benefit from the implementation of the plan.
**Ministry of Road Transport and Highways**
* **Impact**
* Responsible for the completion of the flyover construction by the revised deadline of May 2026.
* Responsible for the installation and maintenance of the Traffic Management System.
* **Action Required**
* Ensure timely completion of the flyover approaches.
* Oversee the implementation of the Traffic Management System.
**Residents of Ernakulam District**
* **Impact**
* Possible construction disruption in the short term.
* Potential for improved traffic flow and reduced congestion in the long term.
* **Action Required**
* No immediate action required. Monitor developments related to traffic management in their area.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The primary government body responsible for the construction of the flyovers-cum-underpasses at Edappally Junction.
Edappally Junction: The specific location where the flyovers-cum-underpasses are being constructed to alleviate traffic congestion.
NH-66: One of the National Highways (NH) meeting at Edappally Junction where the project is being implemented.
NH-544: One of the National Highways (NH) meeting at Edappally Junction where the project is being implemented.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1945
ANSWERED ON 11TH DECEMBER, 2025
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO FLYOVERS-CUM-UNDERPASSES AT
EDAPPALLY JUNCTION
1945. SHRI HIBI EDEN:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार् ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware that the Edappally Junction
on NH 66 in Kerala continues to experience severe traffic
congestion;
(b) whether the proposed plan to construct two flyovers-cum-
underpasses at Edappally Junction will alleviate chronic traffic
congestion;
(c) whether the construction of the twin flyovers at Edappally
Junction will be completed as per the expected timeline and if so,
the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether the Government plans to implement intelligent traffic
management systems (ITMS) to monitor and manage traffic flow in
real time, especially at major junctions like Edappally and if so, the
details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(e) whether the Government has any plans to replicate similar
flyover-cum-underpass models in other heavily congested urban
intersections in Ernakulam District, if so, the details thereof and if
not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)(a) Edappally Junction is a meeting point of two National
Highways (NHs), i.e., NH-66 & NH-544. 2 number of Flyovers (1 x
50m) have been proposed to ease and reduce the traffic congestion
at Edappally Junction, in the ongoing project of widening of NH-66.
(b) Yes Sir. These flyovers are proposed to reduce traffic
congestion at Edappally Junction.
(c) The structure work of Flyovers is completed and the
approaches are under construction, with a scheduled revised date
of completed as May, 2026.
(d) Yes Sir. As part of the project, Traffic Management System in
accordance with provisions of Concession Agreement to enhance
the traffic safety & efficiency in addition to real time monitoring of
the stretch, shall be installed.
(e) The requirement of grade separated structure/elevated
corridor/bypass/ring road etc. is assessed as per site requirements
and a decision taken on investment.
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