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Kuthiran Tunnel

2nd August, 2021 Geography

Context

  • Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways instructed to open one side of the 1.6-km-long Kuthiran Tunnel in Kerala.

About

  • This is the first road tunnel in the state and will drastically improve connectivity to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
  • The 6-km-long tunnel is designed through Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The road will improve connectivity to important ports and towns in North-South Corridor without endangering wildlife.

 

https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/gadkari-instructs-to-open-one-side-of-kuthiran-tunnel-in-kerala/2132686