In January 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kollam Bypass. Which of the following is NOT true of the bypass?

A

It is 18 km long and has three lanes.

B

It lies on the National Highway-66.

C

Its opening would considerably reduce travel time between Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram.

D

It is the first National Highway project in the country taken up on a 50:50 Centre-State partnership.