Odisha to Develop 15,000 km Road Network by 2028
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Odisha to Develop 15,000 km Road Network by 2028

The Odisha government has unveiled a comprehensive infrastructure development plan to construct 15,000 km of roads over the next three years, aiming to complete 6,500 km by the financial year 2025-26. With a projected investment of Rs 2 trillion, the initiative seeks to modernise the state’s road network, improve connectivity, and support economic development. The plan includes the development of both state and national highways, along with critical bridges that will enhance intra-state and inter-state transport links.

Key components of the initiative include the construction of six major road corridors, such as the Jharsuguda-Balasore, Nuapada-Astarang, and Berhampur-Jeypore routes. These will be upgraded to six-lane highways to address existing bottlenecks, streamline traffic, and facilitate the movement of goods and people. The proposed infrastructure is expected to support regional development by enabling better access to education, healthcare, and trade opportunities, particularly in remote and underserved areas.

Among the flagship projects is the 287-km Greater Ring Road connecting Berhampur and Jeypore, estimated to cost Rs 90 billion, and the Jeypore-Rourkela road, which will be expanded into a six-lane highway at a cost of Rs 25 billion. To oversee these projects, the state government plans to establish the Odisha State Highways Authority through a dedicated bill, ensuring time-bound and efficient execution.

As Odisha grapples with rapid urbanisation, the expanded road network is expected to alleviate congestion in growing cities like Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, attract investment, and boost tourism. However, the environmental and social impact of such large-scale construction remains a concern, highlighting the importance of sustainable and inclusive development strategies moving forward.

News source: Urban Acres

The Odisha government has unveiled a comprehensive infrastructure development plan to construct 15,000 km of roads over the next three years, aiming to complete 6,500 km by the financial year 2025-26. With a projected investment of Rs 2 trillion, the initiative seeks to modernise the state’s road network, improve connectivity, and support economic development. The plan includes the development of both state and national highways, along with critical bridges that will enhance intra-state and inter-state transport links. Key components of the initiative include the construction of six major road corridors, such as the Jharsuguda-Balasore, Nuapada-Astarang, and Berhampur-Jeypore routes. These will be upgraded to six-lane highways to address existing bottlenecks, streamline traffic, and facilitate the movement of goods and people. The proposed infrastructure is expected to support regional development by enabling better access to education, healthcare, and trade opportunities, particularly in remote and underserved areas. Among the flagship projects is the 287-km Greater Ring Road connecting Berhampur and Jeypore, estimated to cost Rs 90 billion, and the Jeypore-Rourkela road, which will be expanded into a six-lane highway at a cost of Rs 25 billion. To oversee these projects, the state government plans to establish the Odisha State Highways Authority through a dedicated bill, ensuring time-bound and efficient execution. As Odisha grapples with rapid urbanisation, the expanded road network is expected to alleviate congestion in growing cities like Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, attract investment, and boost tourism. However, the environmental and social impact of such large-scale construction remains a concern, highlighting the importance of sustainable and inclusive development strategies moving forward. News source: Urban Acres

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