Rs 374.17 Cr Sanctioned For NH Projects, Including 6-Lane Flyover At Ainthapalli In Odisha’s Sambalpur

New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari has sanctioned Rs 374.17 crore for National Highway projects in Odisha’s Sambalpur district.

Taking to X, Gadkari on Tuesday said that an allocation of Rs. 374.17 crore has been sanctioned for construction of a 3.5 km long 6-lane flyover at Ainthapalli junction and a 2-lane ROB (LHS) on NH-53 (formerly NH-6) in Sambalpur district. These projects will be taken up in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) mode.

“The proposed 6-lane flyover will alleviate heavy traffic congestion at Ainthapali Chhak. Additionally, the project incorporates the construction of a 2-lane ROB, previously excluded from Teleibani-Sambalpur 4-laning project on NH-53,” he added.