Kochi, Nov. 14 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has appointed RITES Limited to conduct an urgent and comprehensive safety audit of the ongoing construction of the six-lane Elevated Corridor on NH-66 between Aroor and Thuravoor in Kerala, said the release.

This crucial safety check has been ordered to ensure that the construction work meets the highest standards of safety and quality. The scope of work for RITES Limited is designed to thoroughly review the project's execution.

The team will ensure that the actual work being done on the site strictly follows the approved construction plans and methods. A key focus is verifying that all work zone safety norms, the rules for protecting workers and the public near the const...