Cabinet Approves ₹8,307 Crore 6-Lane Bhubaneswar Bypass to Boost Connectivity in Odisha
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 6-Lane Access-Controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha. The greenfield project, to be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), will span 110.875 km and cost ₹8,307.74 crore. The new corridor is designed to ease severe congestion between Rameshwar and Tangi on the current National Highway network, which passes through densely populated cities such as Khordha, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
The project aims to divert heavy commercial traffic from key urban areas, improving freight movement, reducing logistics costs and supporting economic development across the region.
6-Lane Bhubaneswar Bypass – Key Route Integration and Connectivity
The 6-lane Bhubaneswar bypass will connect with three major National Highways (NH-55, NH-57 and NH-655) and one State Highway (SH-65), ensuring smooth connectivity to key economic and logistics hubs in Odisha. The new road will also enhance multi-modal integration by linking 10 economic nodes, 4 social nodes and 5 logistics nodes. It will enable faster access to one major railway station, one airport, a proposed Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) and two major ports across the state.
Benefits for Freight and Regional Development
By re-routing heavy traffic away from urban centres, the project is expected to dramatically improve freight efficiency and ease traffic pressure on congested city roads. The bypass will make long-distance commercial travel faster and more cost-efficient, enhancing the state’s capacity to support industrial growth and trade expansion.
Appendix – I: Project Details
| Feature | Details |
| Project Name | 6-Lane Access-Controlled Greenfield Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) from Rameshwar to Tangi |
| Corridor | Kolkata – Chennai |
| Length (km) | 110.875 |
| Total Civil Cost (Rs Cr.) | 4686.74 |
| Land Acquisition Cost (Rs Cr.) | 1029.43 |
| Total Capital Cost (Rs Cr.) | 8307.74 |
| Mode | Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) |
| Bypasses | Instant Project of Length 110.875 km |
| Major Roads Connected | National Highways – NH-55, NH-655 & NH-57.State Highways – SH-65 |
| Economic / Social / Transport Nodes Connected | Airports: BhubaneswarRailway Stations: KhordhaPort: Puri & AstrangEconomic Nodes: SEZ, Mega Food Park, Textile & Pharma Cluster, Fishing ClusterSocial Nodes: Aspirational District, Tribal District and LWE Affected District. |
| Major Cities / Towns Connected | Khordha, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Dhenkanal. |
| Employment Generation Potential | 74.43 Lakhs Man-Days (direct) & 93.04 lakh Man-Days (indirect) |
| Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) in FY-25 | Estimated at 28,282 Passenger Car Units (PCU) |
6-Lane Bhubaneswar Bypass – Economic Impact and Job Creation
The 6-lane Bhubaneswar bypass project is projected to generate approximately 74.43 lakh person-days of direct employment and 93.04 lakh person-days of indirect employment during construction. The upgraded corridor will help strengthen connectivity between key religious, industrial and commercial centres across Odisha, opening new opportunities for investment and regional development.
Upon completion, the Capital Region Ring Road will play a vital role in boosting socio-economic growth across the state. With improved connectivity and efficient freight movement, the project is expected to facilitate new trade corridors and improve access to industrial areas, ports and other critical infrastructure.
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