Bhubaneswar: The Union Government has approved more than Rs 769 crore for 10 crucial road infrastructure projects in Odisha under the Central Roads and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) for the financial year 2026-27.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi welcomed the decision and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari via the social media platform ‘X’.
“These projects will bring a revolutionary change in the connectivity system, especially in the remote areas of the state. The Central Government’s continuous support for infrastructure development in Odisha is truly commendable,” the Chief Minister stated.
The approved projects include the construction of Rampela Approach Bridge along Dalgaon-Tilia and Charpali Dangukghat roads in Jharsuguda district at a cost of over Rs 52.69 crore, a flyover from Tata Benz Chowk to MKCG Chhak in Berhampur at Rs 146 crore, another flyover from Giri Road Chowk to Old Bus Stand in Berhampur, Ganjam district at Rs 168.26 crore, upgradation of Semiliguda-Handiput road in Koraput district at Rs 38.46 crore, upgradation of Lamataput-Machhkund road in Koraput district at Rs 15.20 crore, widening of Umerkot-Chandahandi-Malgaon road in Nabarangpur district at Rs 32.62 crore, expansion of Adaba-Paniganda road in Gajapati district at Rs 45.52 crore, strengthening of Ramagiri-Jirang-Narayanpur road in Gajapati district at Rs 24.80 crore, expansion of Khariar Road-Amodhi-Belthukuri road in Nuapada district at Rs 61.11 crore, and improvement of Jaleswar-Batagram-Chandaneswar road in Balasore district at Rs 184.97 crore.
These important road projects, spanning from remote districts to coastal areas, will create new opportunities for local people in transportation, education, health, and trade & business, while significantly boosting the local economy, Chief Minister Majhi added.
The approval is being viewed as a major step towards strengthening Odisha’s road network and promoting balanced regional development.
