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Kochi Theni Greenfield Economic Corridor (NH85 or KTGEC)

Kochi Theni Greenfield Economic Corridor (NH85 or KTGEC) is one of the newest economic corridor in south India. The 4 line corridor has 45m width and come under NHAI Flagships project 'Bharatmala' by Government of India. The construction of new highway is expected to be completed in 2024. Currently the 3(A) notification is released by NHAI for land acquisition.

The highway highway connects Kochi, the commercial and financial capital of Kerala and Theni, Iconic city in the Cumbum Valley in the state of Tamil Nadu. The highway pass through unexplored scenic destinations of central Kerala.

The Corridor Starts at  Maradu (Near Kundannoor flyover in NH66) then pass through Nadama, Thiruvamkulam, Ramamangalam, Onakkur, Marady, Arakkuzha, Muvattupuzha, Kalloorkad, Vannappuram, Vellathuval, Kanjikkuzhi, Thankamani, Udumbanchola, Pampadumpara, Parathodu, Chathurangappara, Thevaram and finally ends at Theni in Tamil Nadu

Economic Importance

The new greenfield corridor runs parallel to old NH85 but cuts Kochi Theni distance around 100kms. The Project assure port connectivity to Eastern areas of Tamil Nadu towards Kochi. The highway pass through major plantations in Idukki, Theni districts and their products will get exporting oppertunity through Cochin International Airport and International Container Transhipment Terminal at Kochi.

Historical Importance

Although proposed Greenfield Corridor constructed in new alignment the highway pass through Kotta highway which was the boundary line between Thekkankur and Vadakkankur in the royal kingdom of Travancore before British era.