National Highway 744 (India)


National Highway 744 or NH 744 is a National Highway in Southern India that links Kollam in Kerala with Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Starting from NH 66 at Chinnakkada in Kollam, it joins Tirumangalam in Madurai at National Highway 44.

Route

→ Kallumthazham →Keralapuram → Kundara → Kottarakkara → Punalur → Thenmala → Aryankavu → Shenkottai → Tenkasi → Kadayanallur → Puliangudi → Vasudevanallur → Sivagiri → Seithur → Rajapalayam → Srivilliputtur → Tirumangalam

Significance

This route has historically connected the cashew and spice producing Kollam District with the erstwhile Madras State. Nowadays, hoards of lorries carrying various goods from Tamil Nadu ply through this highway.
The road cuts through the narrow low altitude gap at Aryankavu, and is a visual delight, especially the stretch from Thenmala to Sengottai. The historic Kollam-Sengottai Railway line goes by the side of the road.

Four Laning

As per news reports and NHAI tender & project data, it has been confirmed that the section of NH 744 between Tirumangalam and Rajapalayam is being taken up to be converted into a tolled, four lane highway for a total distance of 68 km.

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