THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Kerala: The Kerala government has once again issued an ultimatum to Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL), ordering that all ongoing Smart City road projects in the capital be completed by August 31.
Despite problems such as periodic rains and labor scarcity, SCTL remains committed to fulfilling the deadline.
The last coat of tarring is scheduled to take place from August 25–31, along with the removal of electric posts and overhead cables. Installation of streetlights and beautification efforts are expected to begin from August 15. Previously, the deadline for completing the road projects was pushed to June 30, 2024, following an earlier extension from May 31 to June 15, due to rain.
While the central government has extended the deadline for all smart city projects across the country to March 31, 2025, the state government hopes to complete the projects in the capital by August 31, 2024.
An official indicated that approximately 80 per cent of the funds for Thiruvananthapuram’s smart city projects has already been used. Among the major projects, the Aithara-Chenthitta section is moving quickly and is projected to be the first road completed under the plan.