Kadappakada or Kadappakkada is a neighbourhood and important junction in the city of Kollam, in the state of Kerala, India. NH 744 (Earlier NH 208), that connects Kollam with Tirumangalam meets the Asramam Link Road at Kadappakada junction. Most of the times the authorities are diverting the traffic in National Highways through the Link road, if required.[1]

Kadappakada
Kadappakkada
Neighbourhood
Kadappakkada Junction, Kollam
Kadappakkada Junction, Kollam
Kadappakada is located in Kollam
Kadappakada
Kadappakada
Location in Kollam, India
Kadappakada is located in Kerala
Kadappakada
Kadappakada
Kadappakada (Kerala)
Kadappakada is located in India
Kadappakada
Kadappakada
Kadappakada (India)
Coordinates: 8°53′32″N 76°36′13″E / 8.892283°N 76.603591°E / 8.892283; 76.603591
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Government
 • BodyKollam Municipal Corporation(KMC)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691008
Vehicle registrationKL-02
Lok Sabha constituencyKollam
Civic agencyKollam Municipal Corporation
Avg. summer temperature34 °C (93 °F)
Avg. winter temperature22 °C (72 °F)
Websitehttp://www.kollam.nic.in

Proposals for facilities improvement

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  • As it is a major part of the city, the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) has conducted a feasibility study on constructing a flyover or underpass at the Kadappakada junction in 2012.[2]
  • The Government of Kerala conducted an investment conference, Partner Kerala in Kochi in February 2014 where the Kollam Development Authority (KDA) submitted a proposal for Kadappakada junction improvement.[3]
  • As part of central government's "Urban 2020 project", approval has been given for the construction of a 14 metres (46 ft) wide two-lane flyover at a cost of Rs. 100 crore at Kadappakada.[4]

Public/Private institutions near Kadappakada

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  • SBT Zonal Office
  • Hotel Sea Pearl
  • Nandilath G-mart, Kollam
  • Muthoot Mini Theatres DHANYA & REMYA
  • Sankar's Institute of Medical Science(SIMS)
  • Malayala Manorama
  • Sports Club
  • Janayugom Press
  • The Central Park Hotel
  • Nair's Hospital
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ [1] It's traffic nightmare in Kollam as underpass work resumes
  2. ^ "Natpac to hold feasibility study". Kollam: The Hindu. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  3. ^ [2] Partner Kerala Meet
  4. ^ "Approval for Kadappakada flyover - The Hindu". Retrieved 24 February 2015.