Centre Approves Six-Lane Bridge Project in Bhubaneswar

17 Mar 2025 CW Team

In a significant boost to Bhubaneswar’s road infrastructure, the Central Government has granted its in-principle approval for widening the existing bridge at Palasuni over the Gangua Nala to a six-lane structure. The move aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the rapidly growing smart city.

The proposal, approved by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, comes after Bhubaneswar Member of Parliament Aparajita Sarangi met with Gadkari during her visit to Delhi. The long-awaited project is expected to provide much-needed relief to commuters struggling with traffic jams in the Palasuni area.

Project Details The project, which has been sanctioned with a budget of Rs 50 crore (approximately $6 million), involves expanding the existing four-lane bridge over the Gangua Nala to a six-lane structure. The construction will include building an additional bridge spanning 240 meters, providing two extra lanes on each side to enhance traffic flow.

Currently, the road over the Gangua Nala has one lane on each side for both left and right directions. The expansion will significantly improve the efficiency of traffic movement and help reduce daily congestion in the area.

Expressing Gratitude Aparajita Sarangi expressed her deep gratitude to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for approving the project and for his continued support of Bhubaneswar’s development. The approval is seen as a positive step towards strengthening the city's infrastructure and improving commuter convenience.

The road improvement initiative is expected to contribute substantially to the city’s overall growth and ease the daily struggle faced by commuters in the Palasuni region.

Infrastructure Transport

06 Feb 2026

Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor Consultancy Contract Awarded

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has awarded the first construction-related consultancy contract for the Lucknow Metro East West Corridor to a joint venture of AYESA Ingenieria Arquitectura SAU and AYESA India Pvt Ltd. The firm was declared the lowest bidder for the Detailed Design Consultant contract for Lucknow Metro Line-2 under Phase 1B and the contract was recommended following the financial bid. The contract is valued at Rs 159.0 million (mn), covering design services for the corridor. Lucknow Metro Line-2 envisages the construction of an 11.165 kilometre corridor connecting Cha..

Div Com Kashmir Urges Fast Tracking Of Jhelum Water Transport Project

The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir has called for the fast-tracking of the Jhelum water transport project, urging district administrations and relevant agencies to accelerate planning and clearances. In a meeting convened at the divisional headquarters, the commissioner instructed officials from irrigation, public health engineering and municipal departments to prioritise the project and coordinate survey and design work. The directive emphasised removal of administrative bottlenecks and close monitoring to ensure timely mobilisation of resources and contractors. Officials were told to in..

Interarch Reports Strong Q3 And Nine Month Results

Interarch Building Solutions Limited reported unaudited results for the third quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2025, recording strong revenue growth driven by execution and a robust order book. Net revenue for the third quarter rose by 43.7 per cent to Rs 5.225 billion (bn), compared with Rs 3.636 bn a year earlier, reflecting heightened demand in pre-engineered building projects. The company’s total order book as at 31 January 2026 stood at Rs 16.85 bn, supporting near-term visibility. EBITDA excluding other income for the quarter increased by 43.2 per cent to Rs 503 million (mn),..