The heavy traffic congestion in the city could be expected to be
solved in future, according to the road network proposed in the master
plan for the capital. The traffic congestion and the limited scope for
road-widening has  led to laying thrust on developing alternative links
to divert the traffic passing through the Central Business District
(CBD).

 In the master plan, four ring roads within the city
limits, four radial roads and connection roads between these major roads
forming a ring and radial road pattern while a grid iron pattern is
planned for the outer city area.

 The inner ring road will go
around the CBD areas in the city starting from Thampanoor KSRTC station.
First intermediate ring road will start from Choorakkattupalayam and a
flyover across MG Road at Melepazhavangadi is also proposed.  The second
intermediate road will connect Thiruvallom on NH Bypass, Kaimanam
Junction, Pappanamcode Junction, Thirumala, Pangode, Mannanthala,
Chenkottukonam, Kazhakkoottam and so on. It is expected to initiate the
regional development of new growth centres as satellite towns.

 A
proposed bypass for NH 66 will originate from Parassala on the southern
end of NH 66 and terminate at Kazhakkoottam. It will touch Vizhinjam,
Kovalam, Thiruvallom, Eanchakkal and Chackai. The congested areas of
Neyyatinkara and Balaramapuram are avoided.

 These roads apart, a
number of radial roads are proposed which will interconnect the ring
roads and lead to neighbouring towns or growth centres. 

Cycle Track

Embracing
the concept of ‘cycling cities’, cycle tracks are proposed for the
capital too. Along with the existing road networks, or along routes
without vehicular traffic connecting the activity nodes, the exclusive
cycle tracks will be provided. And 32 activity nodes for cycle track are
proposed.

 The tracks shall be identified connecting suggested
activity nodes frequented by the public. Ensuring comfortable and safe
cycling, routes with comfortable cycling gradient are suggested. Space
for parking of cycles shall be identified. A suggestion on setting up
sign boards, marking lanes, or other methods of distinguishing cycle
tracks shall be done and maps showing the cycle tracks and other
facilities like cycle parking area are to be prepared.