Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is planning to invest Rs6,152 crore to ease the burgeoning traffic congestion in Bhubaneswar, and improve connectivity.
The decision regarding Bhubaneswar’s decongestion plan was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday. Sources in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said a 64-km inner ring road will be constructed in Bhubaneswar.
Additionally, six-lane roads will be developed from Tamando to Paikrapur, and from Dhauli to Tamando. A plan for an outer ring road has also been prepared to facilitate Bhubaneswar’s expansion. This 148-km ring road will include six lanes and two service roads. An elevated corridor will be built from Jayadev Vihar to Nandankanan.
According to sources, the other planned projects include the construction of the Daya West Canal Road from Patia Station Chowk to Suanga Mouza, the widening of Jatni Road from Sundarpada, and the construction of three flyovers – at Sisupal Chowk, Museum Chowk, and Sishu Bhawan Chowk – along with an underpass at AG Chowk.
Similarly, work is in progress on a left parallel road from the Institute of Mathematics to Patharagadia, Utkal Hospital, Rail Vihar, and Ekamra Kanan. Additionally, plans have been made for three right-access roads from Damana to Press Chowk, Kalarahang to Barimunda, and Guru Kelucharan Park to Barimunda. Among these, the construction of the Damana Chowk– Press Chowk road has been completed, while work on the Sundarpada–Jatni Road and the left parallel road is ongoing.
The Chief Minister has directed officials to prepare a detailed project report for the remaining works immediately. During the meeting, it was revealed that the first phase of the Grand Ring Road project aims to connect the four corners of the state, with a 287-km road from Berhampur to Jajpur, including four tunnels. The CM has instructed officials to expedite the implementation of various new projects planned by the state government.
It was also disclosed that Rs214 crore will be allocated for the development of the Keonjhar Maa Tarini temple and the beautification of its surrounding areas. Majhi has directed that this work be initiated immediately and completed within the stipulated time frame. Additionally, the meeting covered the development of the Barbil Ring Road, Uthe nit-2 area in Bhubaneswar, and other infrastructure projects.
The review meeting was attended by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Nikunj Bihari Dhal, and senior engineers from the Works department.
PNN
