Kochi Bypass
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The Kochi Bypass is a bypass segment
of NH 47 that bypasses the CBD
of the city of Kochi
in Kerala
, India
. The highway stretches 17 km from Edapally in the north to Aroor
in Alappuzha district
in the south. The Government of Kerala began the preliminary works in 1973. After a slow progress, it was partially opened for traffic in the beginning years of 1980s. The section between Edapally and Vyttila
had four lanes from the beginning. The rest of the carriageway is also upgraded to 4 lanes and 6 lanes in 2010
The idea was to bypass the truck traffic out of the city proper. However now the city has outgrown the bypass leading to a heavy suburban traffic. Today, this road has turned out to be the most important arterial road in Kochi. The spacious road is going to replace the MG Road
as the state's major commercial avenue in a few years time. Space crunch has really started to take toll on the MG Road, and the NH Bypass provides answer to all the problems faced by the former. Bypass Road has enough width to accommodate an 8 lane carriageway, service roads and a median. This 17-km stretch of road running across the city has become the hub of business for the city. This road Edapally - Aroor bypass slowly overtake MG road as the commercial hotspot of Kerala
state.
Bypass (road)
A bypass is a road or highway that avoids or "bypasses" a built-up area, town, or village, to let through traffic flow without interference from local traffic, to reduce congestion in the built-up area, and to improve road safety....
of NH 47 that bypasses the CBD
Central business district
A central business district is the commercial and often geographic heart of a city. In North America this part of a city is commonly referred to as "downtown" or "city center"...
of the city of Kochi
Kochi
-Places:* Kochi, a city in the state of Kerala, India, formerly known as Cochin* Kingdom of Cochin, a former feudal city-state on Malabar Coast, India** Fort Kochi, one of the three main urban components which constitute the present day city of Kochi, Kerala, India...
in Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The highway stretches 17 km from Edapally in the north to Aroor
Aroor
Aroor is a census town in Alappuzha district,is a suburb of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. It is a Sea food related industrial area south of Kochi...
in Alappuzha district
Alappuzha district
Alappuzha is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala in India. It was formed as Alleppey District on August 17, 1957. The name of the district was officially changed to Alappuzha in 1990. The district is a widely known tourist destination, and is well known for its coir factories. Most of...
in the south. The Government of Kerala began the preliminary works in 1973. After a slow progress, it was partially opened for traffic in the beginning years of 1980s. The section between Edapally and Vyttila
Vyttila
Vyttila is an intersection as well as the name of a region in the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is the largest as well as the busiest intersection in Kerala. This node intersects the main north-south artery of the state of Kerala, namely, the National Highway 47, with three city...
had four lanes from the beginning. The rest of the carriageway is also upgraded to 4 lanes and 6 lanes in 2010
The idea was to bypass the truck traffic out of the city proper. However now the city has outgrown the bypass leading to a heavy suburban traffic. Today, this road has turned out to be the most important arterial road in Kochi. The spacious road is going to replace the MG Road
Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kochi
Mahatma Gandhi Road , popularly known as M. G. Road, is the main artery as well as the commercial high street of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. The road lies north-south with its boundaries at the Venduruthy bridge, Thevara in the south, and the Madhava Pharmacy Junction in the...
as the state's major commercial avenue in a few years time. Space crunch has really started to take toll on the MG Road, and the NH Bypass provides answer to all the problems faced by the former. Bypass Road has enough width to accommodate an 8 lane carriageway, service roads and a median. This 17-km stretch of road running across the city has become the hub of business for the city. This road Edapally - Aroor bypass slowly overtake MG road as the commercial hotspot of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
state.
Junctions
- Edappally JunctionEdappally JunctionEdappally Junction is an intersection at Edappally, Kochi in the state of Kerala, India.Four main road intersect at the junction. The National Highway 47 , National Highway 17 , National Highway 47Aand Kochi Bypass intersect here...
(Towards MumbaiMumbaiMumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
through NH 17 and ThrissurThrissurThis article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
through NH47) - PalarivattomPalarivattomPalarivattom is a region in the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is part of the District of Ernakulam. It is a commercial area, which gained importance when the district's administration was moved to the nearby suburb of Kakkanad....
Junction (Towards InfoparkInfoPark, KochiInfopark, Kochi is an information technology park situated in Kakkanad, a suburb of the city of Kochi, India. Established in 2004 by the Government of Kerala, Infopark is spread over a campus with more than of built up area, housing over 75 companies which employ around 15,000 professionals...
and District Headquarters) - Vytilla Junction (Towards KottayamKottayamKottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
and S.A RoadS.A RoadSahodaran Ayyappan Road, popularly known as SA Road is one of the important road of Kochi city that run in east-west direction. The road connects the MG Road in west with Vyttila Junction in east and continues further as Tripunithura Road that connects to Tripunithara. It is a four lane city road...
) - Kundannur Junction (Towards MunnarMunnarMunnar is one of the most popular hill station in Kerala and in southern India. Munnar is located on the Western Ghats, situated in the Idukki district....
(NH49) and Cochin Port) - AroorAroorAroor is a census town in Alappuzha district,is a suburb of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. It is a Sea food related industrial area south of Kochi...
Junction (Towards Alleppey and Edakochi)
Shopping Malls
- Lulu Cochin MallLulu Cochin MallLulu Cochin mall is a shopping mall under construction, in Kochi, India. It will be one of the largest malls in India and is built on an area of , with total area for mall alone at and remaining portion for a premium 5 star hotel managed by JW Marriott Hotels. The mall is expected to be open by...
(Largest Mall of India) - Grand mall (Immanuel Silks)
- Oberon MallOberon MallOberon Mall 'is a shopping mall located in the Indian city of Kochi and the current largest lifestyle mall in Kerala in operation. The Mall is also the first full format Mall in Kerala, opened formally on March 2, 2009, though the mall was launched in 2008. The cost of construction of the mall is...
(First mall in Kerala State) - Nippon Infra
- Gold Souk Grande Kochi
- Prestige Forum.
Hotels
- MarriottMarriott InternationalMarriott International, Inc. is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by son J.W. Marriott, Jr...
- Holiday Inn
- Crowne Plaza
- Hotel White Fort
- Le Meridian