Bhubaneswar’s Big Bypass Breakthrough:111 km Ring Road

Big news for Odisha, The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) just shared that companies are rushing to build the much-talked-about Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass). This 111 km six-lane highway has drawn a record-breaking number of bids, showing huge excitement from builders. If everything goes as planned, contracts will be handed out by March 2026, construction will kick off right away, and the full road could be ready in just 2.5 years. This project is set to change daily travel for lakhs of people in the Twin City area.

Massive Bidder Interest – Total of 64 bids across three packages: Package-I (23 bids), Package-II (25 bids), Package-III (16 bids). This shows strong confidence in the project.
Project Timeline – Bids to be awarded by March 2026; construction starts soon after; full completion targeted in 2.5 years.
Key Details – 111 km long, six-lane access-controlled greenfield road from Rameshwar to Tangi; built under Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) in three packages.
Estimated Cost – ₹8,307.74 crores – a major investment for Odisha’s future.
Progress So Far – About 96% land already acquired; forest, wildlife, and environment clearances mostly done – ready for fast work.
Big Benefits Ahead – Will reduce heavy traffic jams in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Khordha by diverting vehicles away from city roads.
Real-World Impact – Better connectivity, lower logistics costs for goods movement, thousands of jobs during and after construction, safer and faster travel, plus long-term boost to Odisha’s economy and sustainable growth.

This ring road is more than just concrete – it’s a game-changer that will ease daily commutes, help businesses save time and money, and make the capital region grow stronger. With such strong interest from bidders, things are moving fast.

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