Mangaluru, Dec 30: The repair work of Suratkal-Kana-MRPL Road that falls under Mangaluru North legislative constituency is likely to commence soon as the corporates have pitched in to ensure an immediate solution for the problem of local residents and motorists.
Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL) on Thursday handed over cheques for Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 20 lakh, respectively, to the Mangaluru City Corporation to enable it to start the repair work. MRPL has already deposited the amount in the civic body's account.
Oil marketing companies HPCL, BASF and BPCL are to pay Rs. 20 lakh each, and BASF has already deposited Rs. 15 lakh. On its part, the civic body will contribute Rs. 45 lakh for the roadwork.
Mayor Harinath, who accepted the cheques from MCF and MRPL, told reporters that the project is estimated to cost Rs. 1.6 crore. Tenders have been called and at present the file is awaiting the approval of Deputy Commissioner K.G. Jagadeesha, he added.
Civic society members had staged several protests seeking repair of the road as it has been worn out owing to constant movement of heavy vehicles. Nalin Kumar Kateel, MP, had convened a meeting and asked corporate bodies to chip in.
B.A. Mohiuddin Bava, local MLA, said, “I have already told CM about the need to undertake total comprehensive upgradation of Suratkal-Kadaba state highway at an estimated cost of Rs 45 crore as a permanent solution to the issue.”
He noted that the Infrastructure Development Department, State Highways Development Corporation, MCC and stake holding companies on this route will pitch in equally to ensure that project becomes reality.
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