Kerala’s 2026-27 state budget allocates Rs 11.82 billion to the Public Works Department (PWD), with Rs 10.91 billion dedicated to roads, bridges, and highways. This funding underscores the government’s push for enhanced connectivity, congestion relief, and safety across urban and rural areas.
Key highlights include Rs 3 billion for upgrading Main District Roads and Rs 0.87 billion for state highways, alongside Rs 0.46 billion for reconstructing aging bridges. An additional Rs 0.25 billion targets bridges linking tribal ‘Unnathi’ habitations, while NABARD-funded projects receive Rs 1.65 billion for roads and Rs 0.95 billion for bridges.
Major initiatives feature Rs 52.17 billion for the Main Central (MC) Road upgrades, including the Kottarakkara bypass (Rs 1.10 billion). National highways get Rs 0.91 billion, supporting projects like NH66 expansion. The budget also advances the Regional Rapid Transit System in phases and boosts Sabarimala road maintenance.
These investments aim to drive economic growth, tourism, and north-south mobility, balancing urban development with rural infrastructure.