Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SP)

Mangalore, Sep 9: In a news that is sure to bring smiles on the faces of the people residing in the areas along and near the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) facility, the road between Suratkal and MRPL will soon be converted into a six-lane concrete road, by using latest technology, announced city mayor Shankar Bhat.

Bhat said that the project cost of the road will be borne in its entirety by MRPL, and a decision in this respect, was taken at a meeting held with MRPL on Tuesday. The project will be executed jointly by the city corporation and MRPL, he added.

The estimated cost of the project, involving 4.5 kms long and 65 feet wide road, is Rs 30 crore. This 100-feet wide road will also be equipped with road dividers and street lights, and the balance portion will be covered by high quality interlocks, he added. The work of laying of the concrete road will be entrusted to Land Army Corporation and the work will begin within a month, he added. Bhat also revealed that funds have been set apart and the railway department has been contacted, for the widening of the railway over-bridge at Suratkal.