Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Udayayarkoil Pathy to Thiruvananthapuram
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes a new expressway connecting Udayayarkoil Pathy in Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, covering a distance of 434 km. This expressway aims to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and stimulate development in the region.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udayayarkoil Pathy | Tamil Nadu | 11.09246 | 79.78936 |
| Thuvarankurichi | Tamil Nadu | 10.38779 | 78.38674 |
| Chinammanur | Tamil Nadu | 9.85033 | 77.38821 |
| Perunad | Kerala | 9.41462 | 76.97092 |
| Kollam | Kerala | 8.89371 | 76.613 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Provides a direct and efficient route between Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- Reduced Travel Time: Travel time will be reduced from 10 hours and 42 minutes to 4 hours and 20 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 434 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 601 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 601 | 434 | 167 | 27.79% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 10.7 | 4.33 | 6.37 | 59.53% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Udayayarkoil Pathy, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 11.09246
- Longitude: 79.78936
- Passing through Thuvarankurichi, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 10.38779
- Longitude: 78.38674
- Passing through Chinammanur, Tamil Nadu
- Latitude: 9.85033
- Longitude: 77.38821
- Passing through Perunad, Kerala
- Latitude: 9.41462
- Longitude: 76.97092
- Ending at Kollam, Kerala
- Latitude: 8.89371
- Longitude: 76.613
Purpose and Objectives:
- Boost Economic Growth: By connecting key cities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the expressway will enable faster movement of goods and services, fostering economic growth.
- Promote Tourism: Improved accessibility to tourist destinations along the route, enhancing tourism opportunities.
- Regional Integration: Strengthening connectivity between Tamil Nadu and Kerala to promote cultural exchange and socio-economic development.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Udayayarkoil Pathy to Thiruvananthapuram by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a critical infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to expedite regional integration and foster faster development across India.