Kuthiran Tunnel

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