The central government sanctioned funds worth Rs 4,989.7 million for the construction of three road projects in Odisha on May 7, 2026. The Jaleswar-Batagram-Chandaneswar road Improvement Project (SH-57) involves the improvement of the Jaleswar-Batagram-Chandaneswar road (SH-57) in Balasore district in Odisha at a sanctioned cost of Rs 1,849.7 million. In addition, two flyovers were sanctioned at a cost of Rs 3,140 million. These are the Tata Benz Square-MKCG Medical College flyover project, which involves the construction of a flyover from Tata Benz Square to MKCG Medical College in Berhampur, and the Giri Road junction-Old Bus Stand flyover project, which involves the construction of a flyover from Giri Road Junction to the Old Bus Stand in Ganjam.
