Kerala Puthukkad Flyover Row Deepens as NHAI Rejects Pillar Design

The controversy surrounding the Puthukkad flyover in Kerala has intensified after the National Highways Authority of India rejected the proposed pillar-based design. Local residents and business groups warn that the alternative embankment structure could worsen flooding, disrupt thousands of local businesses, and isolate public institutions. Stakeholders are urging authorities to reconsider the decision to prevent severe socio-economic and environmental damage.