Bhubaneswar: In a bid to ease traffic congestion in and around Bhubaneswar, the ambitious ring road construction work in state capital will start within a month.
Announcing this on Saturday, Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan told reporters that the land acquisition process for the much-awaited ring road project will be completed very soon.
Once land acquisition process is over, physical construction work on the ring road will begin in full swing. The project is expected to be a game-changer for Bhubaneswar’s growing traffic challenges, he said.
The project, considered vital for improving connectivity and reducing traffic bottlenecks, has been in the pipeline for years and is now moving into the execution phase.
The Minister further stated that by December this year, both left and right carriageways of the ring road will be completed, ensuring smoother vehicular movement around the city. The initial focus of the project includes the stretch from Jaydev Vihar to Nandankanan—a corridor known for heavy traffic congestion.
In order to improve traffic flow and minimise delays, all traffic signals along this route will be removed, and advanced traffic management technology will be introduced. The government plans to implement intelligent traffic systems (ITS) and smart mobility solutions to streamline movement, reduce commuting time, and enhance road safety.
Besides the ring road, the government is set to lay the foundation stones for several other key infrastructure projects in and around Bhubaneswar. These include flyovers, road widening projects, and urban bypasses, all designed to decongest the city and ensure better connectivity between different zones.
He said that the state government is committed to transforming Bhubaneswar into a modern, traffic-resilient city that supports the needs of its growing population.
