Central sanction funds for construction of three road projects in Odisha

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.