Expediting the coastal highway project works in the district, the government has sanctioned Rs 184.6 crore for Chellanam South-Fort Kochi coastal road which is part of the highway. The amount is allocated for land acquisition and distribution of compensation amount as part of road construction.
The coastal highway is being constructed with a width of 14m as per the national highway standard. The construction of the road is being carried out by theKerala Road Fund Board(KRFB) with the financial assistance ofKIIFB. In the district, a preliminary outline of the stretch fromChellanam Southto Fort Kochi and the stretch fromKalamukku to Munambamhas already been prepared. Discussions on Fort Kochi-Vypeen stretch alignment of the highway are in progress.