Centre Clears Rs 447.71 Bn for Odisha Road Projects

12 Dec 2025 CW Team

Odisha’s Minister for Works, Law and Excise, Prithviraj Harichandan, announced the sanctions after a review meeting with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi, where the state’s highway expansion and connectivity needs were discussed.

Of the total outlay, around Rs 300 billion has been earmarked for the expansion and upgradation of National Highways, while about Rs 13 billion has been allocated for State Highway projects. The Centre has also approved a new greenfield high-speed corridor between Bhubaneswar and Paradip, aimed at improving direct connectivity to the port city.

Key National Highway projects include the eight-laning of the Bhubaneswar–Puri road, six-laning of the 140 km Tangi–Puintola–Ichhapuram stretch, eight-laning of the 400 km Rourkela–Bada Bil–Paradip via Duburi corridor, and four-laning of the 68 km Pallahara–Pitiri section of NH-149.

An additional Rs 15 billion has been sanctioned under the CRIF scheme, in line with commitments made during the Indian Road Congress held in Bhubaneswar in November 2025.

For State Highways, approvals worth Rs 131.41 billion include widening works on routes such as Barpali–Balangir, Kesinga–Bhawanipatna–Junagarh, Balangir–Nayagarh, the Hinjilikatu Bypass and the Mohana–Paralakhemundi road, along with upgrades on NH-26.

The projects are expected to significantly enhance inter-district connectivity, support industrial corridors and strengthen Odisha’s transport network over the coming decade.

The central government has recently approved road development projects worth Rs 447.71 billion for Odisha for the 2025–26 financial year, providing a major boost to the state’s transport infrastructure. The approvals include five National Highway projects, five State Highway projects and multiple works under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). Odisha’s Minister for Works, Law and Excise, Prithviraj Harichandan, announced the sanctions after a review meeting with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi, where the state’s highway expansion and connectivity needs were discussed. Of the total outlay, around Rs 300 billion has been earmarked for the expansion and upgradation of National Highways, while about Rs 13 billion has been allocated for State Highway projects. The Centre has also approved a new greenfield high-speed corridor between Bhubaneswar and Paradip, aimed at improving direct connectivity to the port city. Key National Highway projects include the eight-laning of the Bhubaneswar–Puri road, six-laning of the 140 km Tangi–Puintola–Ichhapuram stretch, eight-laning of the 400 km Rourkela–Bada Bil–Paradip via Duburi corridor, and four-laning of the 68 km Pallahara–Pitiri section of NH-149. An additional Rs 15 billion has been sanctioned under the CRIF scheme, in line with commitments made during the Indian Road Congress held in Bhubaneswar in November 2025. For State Highways, approvals worth Rs 131.41 billion include widening works on routes such as Barpali–Balangir, Kesinga–Bhawanipatna–Junagarh, Balangir–Nayagarh, the Hinjilikatu Bypass and the Mohana–Paralakhemundi road, along with upgrades on NH-26. The projects are expected to significantly enhance inter-district connectivity, support industrial corridors and strengthen Odisha’s transport network over the coming decade.

Infrastructure Transport

07 Jul 2026

Centre Reviews Over 7,700 km of National Highway Projects

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, reviewed the quality, maintenance and progress of National Highway projects in Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh during separate meetings in New Delhi on Wednesday, with the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Harsh Malhotra, in attendance. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said the review covered National Highway projects spanning 4,931 km in Telangana, 2,035 km in Jammu and Kashmir and 804 km in Ladakh, amounting to over 7,700 km. The meetings assessed contractual compliance, timelines a..

Infrastructure Transport

07 Jul 2026

Traffic Diversions In Chatrinaka For Cement Concrete Road Works

The Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced temporary diversions from July one due to cement concrete (CC) road-laying work between OP Chatrinaka and the Kandikal Gate flyover, covering about 225 metres. The work will require closure of lanes and phased traffic management until completion. Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes and plan journeys to avoid delays. The measure aims to maintain safety for workers and road users. Vehicles travelling from Nallavagu Graveyard towards the Kandikal Gate flyover will be diverted at the Nallavagu Graveyard U-turn towards Old Gutta, while tr..

Infrastructure Transport

07 Jul 2026

Security Increased In Varanasi As Mosque Demolitions Continue

Security has been increased in the Dalmandi market area of Varanasi as demolition of five mosques continues into a second day under a road-widening project. Authorities have prohibited public movement in the affected lane and established multiple barricades at key intersections leading to the demolition site to maintain law and order. Access for media personnel has been restricted within Dalmandi to control movement and prevent disturbances. The Mirza Karimullah Beg Masjid next to the Chowk police station and four other mosques — Nesaran ki Masjid, Rangile Shah Masjid, Ali Raza Masjid and Sa..