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The Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB) has proposed a comprehensive redevelopment of the LMS–Vellayambalam road corridor in Thiruvananthapuram to address persistent traffic congestion and safety concerns. The plan, outlined in the past week, includes road widening, upgraded traffic signalling, improved signage, and enhanced traffic management at key junctions such as Vellayambalam. A detailed traffic and safety study has been commissioned through the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (Natpac), which will inform a detailed project report (DPR). The corridor is being treated as a pilot for similar upgrades across the city, reflecting growing infrastructure pressure in high-density urban stretches.
The Kerala Road Fund Board has initiated plans to redevelop the LMS–Vellayambalam road corridor in Thiruvananthapuram, aiming to ease traffic congestion and improve commuter safety along one of the city’s busiest stretches, according to developments reported in the past week. Advertisement
The proposed intervention focuses on the corridor connecting LMS to Vellayambalam, a critical urban junction that handles significant vehicular movement and frequently experiences bottlenecks during peak hours. The project seeks to address long-standing issues of congestion, inefficient traffic flow, and safety risks for both motorists and pedestrians.
As part of the plan, KRFB has outlined measures including selective road widening, installation of upgraded traffic signal systems, improved road signage, and deployment of additional traffic personnel to manage peak-hour congestion more effectively.
To support a data-driven approach, the authority has engaged the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (Natpac) to conduct a detailed traffic and safety assessment of the corridor. The study will analyse parameters such as traffic volume, pedestrian movement, signal efficiency, and accident patterns to identify critical pressure points and recommend engineering and traffic management solutions.
Officials indicated that the findings of the Natpac study will form the basis of a detailed project report (DPR), which will define technical specifications, cost estimates, and implementation strategies. The project is currently in the planning stage, with execution timelines dependent on approval of the DPR.
The LMS–Vellayambalam stretch has previously undergone incremental interventions, including the introduction of vehicle-actuated signal systems. However, these measures have not fully addressed congestion challenges, primarily due to increasing vehicle volumes and changing traffic patterns in the city.
The corridor is being positioned as a pilot project under KRFB’s broader urban road improvement strategy. Authorities indicated that if the proposed measures prove effective in improving traffic flow and safety outcomes, similar models could be replicated across other congested road networks in Thiruvananthapuram.
The Vellayambalam junction, located along a key arterial route connecting multiple parts of the city, plays a critical role in urban mobility. Its strategic importance, coupled with high traffic density, has made it a focal point for infrastructure upgrades.
The proposed redevelopment highlights the increasing need for integrated traffic management solutions in growing urban centres, where rising vehicular volumes and mixed land use patterns are placing pressure on existing road infrastructure.
KRFB officials stated that the next phase of the project will depend on the completion of technical studies and necessary approvals, following which implementation could commence in a phased manner.
The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to improve urban mobility infrastructure in Kerala’s capital, with a focus on targeted interventions in high-traffic corridors rather than large-scale greenfield expansion.
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