Nabarangpur, Dec, 03: The long-awaited Nabarangpur Bypass Road project has finally begun. This development is expected to provide major relief to the public from the persistent traffic congestion within the town. The 9.12 km stretch of National Highway–26 passing through the city is being constructed at a cost of ₹168.58 crore. According to the National Highways Department Executive Engineer B.A. Chhatria, the bypass road construction will be completed by January 2026.
Five Vehicle Underpasses / Overbridges
Out of the five planned vehicle underpasses (overbridges) on the National Highway, construction work near Rangamatiguda and Keshariguda has already started. Similar underpasses will also be built at Diabata, Kaiguda, and the Kaiguda–Diabata stretch.
In total, five overbridges will be constructed, and at these locations, the bypass road will pass over the national highway. The two-lane National Highway will have a width of 12 meters, out of which 10 meters will be blacktopped (paved).
At the start and end points of the bypass, a four-lane road will be constructed. Along the remaining 8 km, a two-lane road will be built. The bypass will connect Diabata village near the town to Keshariguda, pass by the SP’s Office, and further link to the National Highway-26 near Patramunda village.
Cost Breakdown
Out of the total ₹168.58 crore,
₹60 crore is allocated for constructing the 9 km road,
₹2.8 crore for land acquisition,
₹3.5 crore for plantation to compensate for the 9,000 trees cut during the project,
Funds have also been earmarked for new electric poles and electrification works.
The contractor company will maintain the road for five years after completion.
City Traffic to Improve Significantly
It is noteworthy that 5 km of NH-26 currently passes through Nabarangpur town. Between Jagannath Temple and Ram Temple, the narrow stretch of road causes heavy daily traffic congestion. With the new bypass, these long-standing traffic issues are expected to be resolved.
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