Cabinet approves construction of new coastal Rameshwar-Paradeep highway in Odisha
The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a new coastal highway in Odisha, connecting Rameshwar to Paradeep. The project, costing ₹8,300.79 crore, will improve regional mobility and reduce travel time significantly. It aims to enhance socio-economic development while promoting safer and more efficient transportation.
- ▪The new coastal highway will be constructed on a hybrid annuity model.
- ▪It will have a total length of 160.18 km and pass through four districts in Odisha.
- ▪Travel time between Rameshwar and Paradeep is expected to reduce by about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) approved the construction of a new coastal highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep in Odisha at a total project cost of ₹8,300.79 crore.The new coastal highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep will be constructed on a hybrid annuity model, in two packages, with a combined total length of 160.18 km, an official statement said.According to an official statement, the project section of the new coastal highway passes through Khurda, Puri, Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts of Odisha.The existing road geometry along the Puri–Satapada and Puri–Konark stretches is poor, with nearly 40% ribbon development along the corridor and high levels of roadside local commuter traffic, making the corridor unsuitable for smooth and efficient long-distance vehicular…
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