Work on Bhubaneswar Ring Road project to begin within a month: Minister Prithviraj Harichandan

In a significant development aimed at easing urban traffic congestion in the state capital, Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Saturday announced that construction work on the much-awaited Bhubaneswar Ring Road will begin within a month. 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.

Providing detailed updates, the Minister stated that the land acquisition process is nearing completion and will be fully wrapped up within the next month. Once that is achieved, 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.

No Traffic Light System From Jayadev Vihar To Nandankanan

Harichandan further added 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.

To improve traffic flow and minimize 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.

In addition to 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.

“Several large-scale urban mobility projects are in the pipeline, and our aim is to complete all of them within the next two and a half to three years,” the Minister said. 

He emphasized that the government is committed to transforming Bhubaneswar into a modern, traffic-resilient city that supports the needs of its growing population.

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With the ring road project finally set to take off, the city is poised for a major infrastructural boost that could redefine commuting experiences and support Bhubaneswar’s emergence as a leading smart city in India.