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{{Short description|NH bypass in Kerala}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2017}}
{{infobox road
|country=IND
|name= Kollam Bypass
|translation=കൊല്ലം ബൈപ്പാസ്
|lang=ml
|maint= [[National Highways Authority of India|NHAI]]
|map= Map of Kollam Bypass.jpg
|map_alt= Map of Kollam Bypass
|map_notes=
|length_km= 13.141
|history= 2019-Present {{collapsible list|bullets=yes
| title = Timeline
| 1 = Planned : 1972
| 2 = Approval : 1978
| 3 = Phase-I : 1993
| 4 = Phase-II : 1999
| 5 = Phase-III : 2019
}}
|established =
|direction_a= South
|direction_b= North
|terminus_a= [[File:NH66-IN.svg|15px]] [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH-66]] in [[Mevaram]]
|terminus_b= [[File:NH66-IN.svg|15px]] [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH-66]] in [[Kavanad]]
|cities= [[Downtown Kollam]]
|image= Kollam Bypass, Feb 2020.jpg
|image_notes= Kadavoor bridge: Part of Kollam Bypass
|junction= Kollam-Kulathupuzha road in [[Ayathil]] [[File:NH744-IN.svg|15px]] [[National Highway 744 (India)|NH-744]] in [[Kallumthazham]] [[File:NH183-IN.svg|15px]] [[National Highway 183 (India)|NH-183]] in [[Thrikkadavoor|Kadavoor]] Kureepuzha road in Aravila
|status= Operational
|formed=
}}

'''Kollam Bypass''' ({{lang-ml|കൊല്ലം ബൈപ്പാസ്}}) is a part of [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH 66]] that bypasses [[Central business district|CBD]] of [[Kollam]] city in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. The busy 13.141 km long bypass starts at [[Mevaram]] in the south to [[Kavanad]] in the north, via [[Ayathil]], [[Kallumthazham]], [[Thrikkadavoor|Kadavoor]] and [[Kureepuzha]] in Kollam city.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/kollam-bypass-central-team-conducts-alignment-study/article3454619.ece Kollam bypass: Central team conducts alignment study]</ref> It is a joint venture between the central and state government. It was inaugurated on 15 January 2019 by [[List of Prime Ministers of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lok-sabha-elections/lok-sabha-elections-pm-narendra-modi-s-election-rallies-in-odisha-kerala-today-live-updates/story-NioGNK6Aoq8GwTJgcwKh4N.html |title=LIVE updates: Congress has multiple stands on Sabarimala issue, says PM Modi |work=Hindustan Times|date=15 January 2019 |access-date=15 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pm-dedicates-kollam-bypass-to-the-nation/article26010483.ece |title=PM dedicates Kollam bypass to the nation |work=The Hindu|date=17 January 2019 |access-date=17 January 2019}}</ref>

==History==
[[Government of Kerala]] had proposed Kollam bypass project in 1972. The then [[Kerala Public Works Department|Public Works Department]] minister [[T. K. Divakaran|Mr. T. K. Divakaran]] was the man behind Kollam bypass project. The earlier plan was to construct a bypass road through Kollam city via Olayil, [[Thevally]], Vellayittambalam. But T. K. Divakaran denied that proposal and asked to re-draw the plan through [[Mevaram]]. [[Ayathil]], [[Kallumthazham]], [[Kavanad]] route and then mooted the bypass plan as per the new route.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/160119/tk-divakarans-dream-turns-real.html |title=TK Divakaran's dream turns real |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=16 January 2019 |access-date=16 January 2019}}</ref> Later in 1993, a stretch of 3 km from [[Mevaram]] to [[Ayathil]] was completed and 1.5 km [[Ayathil]]-[[Kallumthazham]] stretch was completed in 1999 and the remaining [[Kallumthazham]]-[[Kavanad]] stretch completed in 2019.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20091213010425/http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/07/stories/2009120756090300.htm Talks held on NH bypass completion]</ref> This stretch includes three bridges, five culverts, one vehicle underpass, and five major intersections, and needs to pass over the [[Ashtamudi Lake]]. The road includes a seven-metre two-lane carriageway, paved shoulders and earthen shoulders.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bypasses-to-take-3-years-for-completion/article4957997.ece Bypasses to take 3 years for completion]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Fears-over-construction-of-Kollam-Alappuzha-NH-bypasses/2013/07/07/article1671806.ece Fears over construction of Kollam, Alappuzha NH bypasses]</ref>

The importance of the Kollam bypass is that it touches 3 major National Highways([[National Highway 66 (India)|NH 66(Formerly known as NH 47)]], [[National Highway 183 (India)|NH 183 (Formerly known as NH 220)]], [[National Highway 744 (India)|NH 744 (Formerly known as NH 208)]]) passing through the state of [[Kerala]].

The two-lane Kollam Bypass road was inaugurated on 15 January by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The road is witnessing heavy traffic congestion since its opening. In January 2019, the [[Government of Kerala]] and NHAI have decided to widen the road into 45 meters. As per the plan, Kollam Bypass would become a four-lane road with overbridges at Mevaram, Kavanad and underpassages at Ayathil, Kallumthazham and Kadavoor junctions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/220119/heavy-traffic-congestion-at-kollam-bypass.html |title=Heavy traffic congestion at Kollam bypass |work=Deccan CHronicle|date=22 January 2019 |access-date=22 January 2019}}</ref>

===Timeline===
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|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
! Year
! Events
|- bgcolor="#CCCCC"
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| 1972|| Proposal for constructing NH Bypass road at Kollam and stone laid in February at Kavanad
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| 1975|| Token amount allotted for Kollam Bypass project
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| 1978|| Permission received from [[Ministry of Road Transport and Highways|Central Road Ministry]] on 3 May to construct NH Bypass in Kollam city
|-
| 1993|| 3 km long [[Mevaram]]-[[Ayathil]] stretch of Kollam Bypass completed (Phase-I - Construction cost: ₹3.75cr)
|-
| 1999|| 1.5 km long [[Ayathil]]-[[Kallumthazham]] stretch of Kollam Bypass completed (Phase-II - Construction cost: ₹2.75cr)
|-
| 2015|| Works on 8.6 km long [[Kallumthazham]]-[[Kavanad]] stretch started on 27 May 2015 (Phase-III - Construction cost: ₹277.24cr)
|-
| 2019|| Kollam Bypass inaugurated on 15 January by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
|}

==Project Details==
* Length: 13.14 km
* Total Construction Cost: {{INRConvert|3520000000}} (Phase-III: {{INRConvert|2772435655}})
* Construction Mode: Engineering Procurement Construction(EPC)
* South End: [[Mevaram]]
* North End: [[Kavanad]]
* Major Bridges: 3 nos (Kadavoor, Neeravil, Kavanad)
* Underpass: 1 nos (Neeravil)*
* [[Overpass|ROB]]: 1 nos (Kallumthazham)*
* [[Pile bridge|No of Pilings]]: 190 nos
* [[Pier]]s: 46 nos
* [[Culverts]]: 7 nos<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/east+coast+daily+eng-epaper-eeastco/pm+narendra+modi+to+inaugurate+kollam+bypass+on+jan+15-newsid-105656733 |title=PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Kollam Bypass on Jan 15 |publisher=East Coast Daily via Dailyhunt |date=6 January 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019}}</ref>
*''Included in the plan. Not yet started/completed''

==Junctions==
* [[Kavanad]] (Towards [[Mumbai]] through [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH 66]])
* [[Thrikkadavoor|Kadavoor]] (Towards [[Theni]] through [[National Highway 183 (India)|NH 183]] )
* [[Kallumthazham]] (Towards [[Tirumangalam, Madurai|Tirumangalam]] through [[National Highway 744 (India)|NH 744]])
* [[Ayathil]] (Towards [[Kulathupuzha]] through State Highway)
* [[Mevaram]] (Towards [[Trivandrum]] through [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH 66]])

==Latest developments on bypass project==
[[File:NCS Kia Kollam showroom, Feb 2020.jpg|right|thumb|Kia Showroom beside Kollam Bypass]]
* 18 bidders have qualified for the bypass tender process - April 2014<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Kollam-Alappuzha-bypass-work-to-be-re-tendered/articleshow/33671082.cms Kollam, Alappuzha bypass work to be re-tendered]</ref>
* [[Government of India]] and [[Government of Kerala]] have decided to share the cost of Kollam bypass project equally - May 2014<ref>[http://www.constructionupdate.com/News/Centre-and-Kerala-Govt-to-share-Kollam,-Alappuzha-bypass-project-equally/73670 Centre and Kerala Govt to share Kollam, Alappuzha bypass project equally]</ref>
* [[National Highway Authority of India]] is planning to re-tender the work with a change in estimate cost.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.samachar.com/Decks-cleared-for-bypass-work-at-Alappuzha-Kollam-nmilKUfjjgi.html |title=Decks cleared for bypass work at Alappuzha, Kollam |access-date=30 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808044219/http://www.samachar.com/Decks-cleared-for-bypass-work-at-Alappuzha-Kollam-nmilKUfjjgi.html |archive-date=8 August 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.constructionworld.in/News.aspx?news=Nod-to-Kollam,-Alappuzha-bypass-road-in-Kerala-India-Sector&nid=66PefSZLnbu28549NQ6UcQ== Nod to Kollam, Alappuzha bypass road in Kerala]</ref>
* [[Government of India]] has granted approval for Kollam bypass, a joint venture of the State and the Central governments in January 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/national-highway-works-to-resume-immediately-in-ker-gadkari-115010801243_1.html |title=National highway works to resume immediately in Kerala: Gadkari - Business Standards |publisher=Business Standards |access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/100-Bridges-to-be-Opened-in-400-Days-Says-Minister/2015/01/07/article2607107.ece |title=100 Bridges to be Opened in 400 Days, Says Minister - The New Indian Express |publisher=The New Indian Express |access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref>
* [[List of chief ministers of Kerala|Chief Minister of Kerala]] [[Oommen Chandy]] signed an agreement with a private company on 11 February 2015 to complete the works within 30 months. The total cost for works would be Rs. 352 crore. The [[Government of Kerala]] has added the Kollam bypass project to its list of mega projects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/work-on-alappuzha-kollam-bypasses-to-be-over-in-30-months/article6885244.ece |title=Bypass works to be over in 30 months - The Hindu |work=The Hindu|access-date=12 February 2015}}</ref>
*Cherian Varkey Construction Company(CVCC)-RDS is the contractor for the project. Same company is responsible for the execution of Alappuzha Bypass also. It was an EPC Contract for the construction of 2 Lane Bypass.
* Preliminary works for Kollam bypass has been commenced again on 4 March 2015 after a long gap. Currently, clearing of the way for bypass is going on here. Re-aligning of telephone cables, water pipelines and KSEB feeder lines will commence soon as part of this work.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/preliminary-work-on-kollam-bypass-begins/article6973496.ece?ref=tpnews |title=Preliminary work on Kollam bypass begins - The Hindu |work=The Hindu|access-date=9 March 2015}}</ref>
* [[Nitin Gadkari|Mr. Nitin Gadkari]], Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and [[Kerala]] Chief Minister Mr. [[Oommen Chandy]] have jointly inaugurated the third phase construction work of Kollam bypass on 10 April 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/phase-ii-work-of-kollam-bypass-from-april-10/article7026356.ece |title=Phase II work of Kollam bypass from 10 April - The Hindu |work=The Hindu|access-date=24 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/work-on-kollam-alappuzha-bypass-inaugurated.html |title=Work on Kollam-Alappuzha bypass inaugurated |publisher=Manorama |access-date=14 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413043429/http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/work-on-kollam-alappuzha-bypass-inaugurated.html |archive-date=13 April 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
[[File:Travancore Medicity in Kollam, Feb 2020.jpg|right|thumb|[[Travancore Medical College Hospital]] entrance beside Kollam Bypass]]
* 26 November 2017 is the final deadline for the completion of Kollam Bypass. If the construction company fails to meet the deadline, a fine will be imposed on the company based on the delayed days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mp-inspects-bypass-work/article8294537.ece |title=MP inspects bypass work |work=The Hindu|access-date=29 February 2016}}</ref>
* The construction work comes to a standstill due to the insufficiency of gravel. - October 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Kollam-bypass-work-comes-to-a-standstill/article16069924.ece |title=Kollam bypass work comes to a standstill |work=The Hindu|date=13 October 2016 |access-date=27 June 2017}}</ref>
* In July 2017, Central Minister [[Pon Radhakrishnan]] announced that Kollam Bypass work would be completed only by August 2018 due to the scarcity of construction materials and soil to fill the land.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/250717/lack-of-materials-delays-kollam-bypass-work.html |title=Lack of materials delays Kollam bypass work |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=25 July 2017 |access-date=12 December 2017}}</ref> Also, Kollam MP [[N. K. Premachandran]] announced that the bypass road will be commissioned in August 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/kollam-bypass-to-be-commissioned-in-august-mp/articleshow/62451341.cms |title=Kollam bypass to be commissioned in August: MP |work=The Times of India|date=11 January 2018 |access-date=11 January 2018}}</ref>
* Government of Kerala hopes to open Kollam Bypass by September 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/120218/cm-pinarayi-vijayan-puts-focus-back-on-national-highway-expansion.html |title=KCM Pinarayi Vijayan puts focus back on National Highway expansion |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=12 February 2018 |access-date=12 February 2018}}</ref>
* Kollam bypass will be ready in a month. Street lights would be installed throughout the stretch. - 25 October 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kollam-bypass-to-get-street-lights/article25325822.ece |title=Kollam bypass to get street lights |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=25 October 2018 |access-date=26 October 2018}}</ref>
* The inauguration of Kollam Bypass will be on 2 February 2019 by [[Pinarayi Vijayan]], [[Chief Minister of Kerala]]. - 24 December 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/kollam-bypass-to-be-opened-on-feb-2/articleshow/67237075.cms |title=Kollam bypass to be opened on 2 Feb |work=The Times of India|date=24 December 2018 |access-date=27 December 2018}}</ref>
* Prime Minister's office confirmed with Kollam MP [[N. K. Premachandran]] that [[Narendra Modi]] will inaugurate Kollam Bypass on 15 January 2019 - 9 January 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/090119/bjp-gets-the-better-of-ldf-pm-to-open-kollam-bypass.html |title=BJP gets the better of LDF, PM to open Kollam bypass |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=9 January 2019 |access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2019/01/08/row-over-modi-to-open-kollam-bypass-on-january-15.html |title=Modi will open Kollam bypass on 15 January, say BJP leaders; LDF fumes |publisher=On Manorama |date=9 January 2019 |access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref>
* [[Government of Kerala]] asked toll exemption to [[Union Council of Ministers of India|Central Ministry]] for Kollam bypass - 9 January 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/state-seeks-toll-exemption-for-kollam-bypass/article25953257.ece |title=State seeks toll exemption for Kollam bypass |work=The Hindu|date=9 January 2019 |access-date=10 January 2019}}</ref>
* Union Minister [[Nitin Gadkari]] gave assurance to Kollam MP [[N. K. Premachandran]] regarding Kollam Bypass widening into four lane as a standalone project soon - 1 August 2020<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kollam-bypass-will-be-made-four-lane-mp/article32250326.ece |title=Kollam bypass will be made four lane: MP |work=The Hindu|date=1 August 2020 |access-date=3 August 2020}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="140">
File:Kollam Bypass at Mevaram.jpg|Kollam Bypass at [[Mevaram]]
File:Kollam Bypass near Kadavoor, Aug 2016.jpg|Construction of Kollam Bypass near [[Thrikkadavoor]]
File:Kadavur Bridge 100m for Kollam Bypass, Aug 2016.jpg|100m long Neeravil bridge under construction
File:Kollam Bypass UC near Thrikkadavoor Jn., Aug 2016.jpg|Bypass construction towards [[Kallumthazham]]
File:Kadchira Bridge UC for Kollam Bypass.jpg|900m long Kandachira bridge under construction
File:Kadavoor Bridge UC for Kolllam Bypass, Aug 2016.jpg|Neeravil bridge
File:Kadavur Bridge Spans, Aug 2016.jpg|Neeravil bridge
File:Kadavur Bridge U-C for Kollam Bypass, Aug 2016.jpg|Neeravil bridge
File:Kallumthazham Junction, Jul 2017.jpg|View of [[Kallumthazham]] Junction from bypass
File:Kollam Bypass culvert near Kallumthazham, Jul 2017.jpg|Culvert under construction near Kallumthazham
</gallery>

==See also==
{{portal|Roads}}
{{commons category}}
* [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH-66]]
* [[National Highway 744 (India)|NH-744]]
* [[National Highway 183 (India)|NH-183]]
* [[Kollam]]
* [[Transport in Kollam]]
* [[Downtown Kollam]]

==References==
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[[Category:NH bypasses in Kerala]]
[[Category:National Highways in Kerala|66]]
[[Category:Roads in Kollam]]
[[Category:History of Kerala (1947–present)]]

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