Jharkhand’s Chief Minister Hemant Soren has sanctioned three significant road projects aimed at improving and modernizing the transportation infrastructure in Ranchi and other major cities across the state. The detailed presentations of these projects were made by the Principal Secretary of the Road Construction Department, Sunil Kumar, to the Chief Minister.
The approved projects include:
* **Argora Chowk-Kathal Mor-Chapu Toli Elevated Flyover:** This flyover will span 1.75 kilometers. It will have a width of 10 meters for the flyover section and 7 meters for the road below. Drainage and utility ducts will be constructed on both sides of the road, and the road below will be beautified. The flyover will feature full lighting and noise barriers on both sides. It is expected to ease traffic congestion from Argora to Chapu Toli.
* **Karamtoli-Morabadi-Science City Flyover and Four-Lane Road to Ring Road:** The flyover will be 2.2 kilometers long, stretching from Karamtol Chowk to Science City, and will be 10 meters wide. The four-lane road from Science City to the Ring Road will be over 5 kilometers long. This project aims to reduce traffic congestion on busy routes in the capital.
* **Alternative Four-Lane Road from Ranchi Railway Station to Airport:** This project includes a 4.7-kilometer-long road with an 800-meter elevated section. It will feature footpaths, covered cycle tracks, solar panels on the tracks for lighting, a greenfield corridor, gazebos, benches, and basic amenities. This will provide a fast alternative route to the airport, benefiting residents of Hatia, Doranda, Hinoo, and the HEC area.
The Chief Minister has directed officials to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and implement the projects promptly. He also instructed that measures be ensured to improve traffic in other major cities. Additionally, he mentioned considering proposals for flyovers from Harmu Mukti Dham to Radisson Blu and over the Swarnarekha River from Hinoo Bridge to Jagannathpur.
Plans are also being developed to improve traffic in cities like Jamshedpur, Daltonganj, and others. This includes the Jamshedpur-Sakchi City Flyover project (2.54 km), and the Daltonganj-Garhwa Alternative Corridor, a circular elevated corridor connecting all directions to help traffic flow. Improvements will also be made at the transition points of the NHAI in places like Ramgarh, Daltonganj, and Barkakana, with an emphasis on safety and junction improvements.
These projects are expected not only to reduce traffic congestion but also to promote local employment, investment, and industrial activities. The Chief Minister has emphasized timely implementation and regular review, stating that these initiatives are crucial steps toward making Jharkhand a modern and developed state.