The development of Chilavannoor Bund Road, crucial for easing congestion at Vyttila Junction and S.A. Road, remains mired in uncertainty despite demands spanning over two decades. Landowners along the GCDA-owned road have sought rehabilitation or compensation to facilitate widening, an issue compounded by the failure to secure expected funds from KIIFB.
With negotiations ongoing to relocate affected residents and a church, the GCDA aims to expedite settlements by March. However, the absence of anticipated financing challenges the timeline for the road’s completion, anticipated alongside the reconstruction of a vital bridge by October 2025. The agency’s reliance on negotiated land purchase underscores efforts to circumvent compensation requirements outlined in land acquisition laws.