New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India received an overwhelming response from bidders for the construction of the Bhubaneswar ring road project in Odisha, with strong competition across all three packages.
NHAI invited bids for the 111 km long six-lane Access Controlled Greenfield Capital Region Ring Road, also known as the Bhubaneswar Bypass, in three separate packages. Package-I attracted 23 bids, while Package-II received 25 bids. Package-III also saw keen interest, with 16 bids submitted. Officials said the bids were likely to be awarded by March 2026.
The authority said construction work would begin soon after the award of contracts. It added that the entire project was expected to be completed within 2.5 years from the date of commencement. The strong participation reflected sustained private sector interest in large highway infrastructure projects.
The Union Cabinet approved the Capital Region Ring Road project earlier. The project involves the development of a 111 km long ring road from Rameshwar to Tangi. NHAI planned to execute the project under the Hybrid Annuity Mode in three packages, with an estimated capital cost of ₹8,307.74 crore.
Bhubaneswar ring road aims to ease congestion and boost growth
NHAI said around 96% of land acquisition work had been completed for the Bhubaneswar ring road project. Forest, wildlife, and environmental clearances were also largely in place, enabling faster implementation once construction begins.
The access-controlled corridor aims to decongest urban areas of Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Khordha. Officials said the project would improve regional connectivity and mobility. It would also lower logistics costs, create employment opportunities, and support long-term economic growth in the region.
The authority added that the ring road would promote safer, faster, and more sustainable travel while strengthening Odisha’s transport infrastructure network.
