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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SP)
Udupi, Oct 27: At long last, Karavali Junction over-bridge and underpass standing on national highway 66 were opened for traffic on Friday October 26. Several protests were held and memorandums were submitted seeking early completion of the work at Karavali junction in particular and national highway 66 in general by people frustrated over painstakingly slow pace of work. The company had recently agreed to complete the work by November 1.
For the present, only one of the two underpasses has been opened up for vehicular movement. This has helped vehicles from the city bound for Malpe, Kundapur and from Malpe to Kundapur and the city to move ahead without interruption. The existing system will continue for the present in respect of vehicles moving from Kundapur to the city and Mangaluru and vehicles from the city towards Padubidri.
With the vehicles now using the over-bridge, pressure on the service roads has eased since Friday. Vehicles coming into the city alone can use the service roads hereafter. If the other underpass is also opened for vehicular traffic soon, it will help to make movement of vehicles smoother.