Mangaluru, June 13, 2019: After an inordinate delay the Thokkottu flyover on the National Highway 66 between Mangaluru and Kasargod has finally been inaugurated on June 13, Thursday morning. The flyover project which had missed several earlier deadlines was inaugurated by Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel.
Speaking on the occasion, Nalin said the inaugural of the flyover is a dream come true. He also stated that financial constraints had delayed the project. He further assured that even Pumpwell flyover project would be completed at the earliest.
Nalin further stated that a decision on Thokkottu bypass and Service Road will be taken after consultations with Minister U T Khader and other officials.
Several BJP leaders were present during the inaugural
The Thokkottu flyover project which was taken up almost eight years ago had literally limped till the finishing stages.