Alappuzha Bypass

Alappuzha Bypass (Malayalam: ആലപ്പുഴ ബൈപ്പാസ്) is a part of NH 66 that bypasses CBD of Alappuzha city in Kerala, India. The 6.8 km long two line bypass is the first and longest elevated beach highway in the country, starting at Kalarcode in the south to Kommady in the north. It runs along the scenic beachside of Alappuzha City. It is a joint venture (50:50) between the central and state governments. The contractor for the project is RDS-CVCC, which is a joint venture. The same joint venture was responsible for Kollam Bypass 2 lane which was inaugurated in 2019 by the Honorble PM Shri Narendra Modi. CVCC executed Kollam Bypass and RDS construction company completed the Alappuzha bypass in 2020.This is the first bypass project in the state of kerala but the construction is delayed nearly 40 years

The Central government contributed Rs 185 crores and the State government Rs 250 crores for the project . The bypass is under Thuravoor Thekku - Paravur strech of National highway widening project. As a part of six lining of national highway a three line elevated bridge parallel to the existing elevated bridge is under construction