PWD Kochi to Repair roads on a War Footing
Over inefficiency of local bodies in Kochi in carrying out periodic maintenance of roads, the state government has asked the Public Works Department (PWD) to repair roads on a war footing. If all goes well, PWD expects to complete patch work and chipping work before November 30. Addressing reporters here on Sunday, PWD Minister V K Ebrahim Kunju said city roads would be repaired on a war footing. “This would be a one-time work. Roads which lead to major roads will also be taken up for repairing.” PWD secretary Manoj Joshi said that roads, after pothole filling and chipping work, would last for five to six months. Once the roads are strengthened with BM&BC process, they will get an additional lifespan of five years, he said. The government has allocated an amount of Rs 157 crore for the purpose.
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