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Prime Minister to lay foundation stone for 3 NH projects worth Rs 3318 crore in Odisha

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Last Updated : Jan 03 2019 | 11:50 PM IST

NH projects with the length of 200 km falls in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay foundation stone for three National Highway projects of nearly 200 kilometre worth Rs 3318 crore in Baripada in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on 05 January 2019.

The projects include four laning of Rimuli-Koida section of NH-215 (New NH-520), four laning of Koida-Rajamunda section of NH-215 (New NH-520), and four laning of Singara-Binjabahal section of NH-6 (New NH-49). The works include construction of four bypasses, 3 flyovers, 11 vehicular underpasses, 12 major bridges, 50 minor bridges and 34 kilometres of service road.

The projects will improve interstate connectivity between Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha, as also the connectivity of mineral rich districts with other parts and ports of the State. The projects are likely to contribute towards generation of employment opportunities, along with substantial gains in terms of reduced operating cost of vehicles.

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First Published: Jan 03 2019 | 5:05 PM IST

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