Bairakuppa bridge model to be followed for funding Ponnani, Angadipuram projects: Basheer

Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer being received at Ponnani on October 5. | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN

More funds will be allocated for the Ponnani Karma Road project, Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer said after inspecting the road and bridge at Ponnani on Monday (October 5).

The Minister said renovation and beautification works would also be undertaken in the area. K.P. Noushad Ali, MLA, accompanied the Minister.

Navigation issues near the bridge and limited space are the main hurdles to the project. The Minister said construction could begin faster if residents were willing to provide land free of cost.

The government also plans to seek funds under the Central government’s Setu Bandhan scheme for bridge construction as part of national highway development.

Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer talking to people during his visit to the old Juma Masjid at Ponnani on October 5. | Photo Credit: SAKEER HUSSAIN