NHAI Awards Contract for Construction of Bhubaneswar Capital Region Ring Road Project

**Executive Summary** The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded a Letter of Award (LOA) for the construction of a 111 km long, six-lane access-controlled Greenfield Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha. The project, divided into three packages and to be completed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), is expected to be finished within approximately 30 months from its commencement. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Project Scope:** * Construction of a 111 km long, six-lane access-controlled Greenfield Ring Road from Rameshwar to Tangi in Odisha. * Development undertaken in three distinct packages. * Project to be executed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). * **Package-I:** * Awarded to M/s Patel Infrastructure Limited. * Involves construction of a 40 km six-lane section with paved shoulders from Rameshwar to Bilipada. * Includes: 12.4 km service road on each side, two interchanges, one ROB, 10 minor bridges, 142 culverts, one wayside amenity, seven elevated underpasses, and eight VUPs, LVUPs, and SVUPs. * **Package-II:** * Awarded to M/s VRC Constructions (India) Limited. * Involves construction of a 30 km six-lane section with paved shoulders from Bilipada to Gobindpur. * Includes: 7.2 km service road on each side, three interchanges, 11 minor bridges, 90 culverts, one wayside amenity, three elevated underpasses, three VUPs, six LVUPs, and three SVUPs. * **Package-III:** * Awarded to M/s HG Infra Engineering Limited. * Involves construction of a 40 km six-lane section with paved shoulders from Gobindpur to Tangi near Bandola Toll Plaza. * Includes: 10 km service/slip road on each side, one interchange, 23 minor bridges, 69 culverts, one wayside amenity, two elevated underpasses, six VUPs, 16 LVUPs, and three SVUPs. * **Project Objectives and Benefits:** * Design speed of 100 kmph. * Aims to significantly enhance regional connectivity and mobility. * Will decongest urban areas of Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Khordha. * Expected to boost regional connectivity, lower logistics costs, generate employment, and support economic growth. * Will promote safer, faster, and more sustainable travel. * **Timeline:** * Expected completion in approximately 30 months from the date of commencement. **Impact Analysis** * **M/s Patel Infrastructure Limited** * **Impact:** Awarded Package-I of the ring road project, responsible for constructing a 40 km section and associated infrastructure. * **Action Required:** Commence construction as per the awarded contract for Package-I. * **M/s VRC Constructions (India) Limited** * **Impact:** Awarded Package-II of the ring road project, responsible for constructing a 30 km section and associated infrastructure. * **Action Required:** Commence construction as per the awarded contract for Package-II. * **M/s HG Infra Engineering Limited** * **Impact:** Awarded Package-III of the ring road project, responsible for constructing a 40 km section and associated infrastructure. * **Action Required:** Commence construction as per the awarded contract for Package-III. * **Residents and Commuters in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Khordha regions** * **Impact:** Will experience decongestion of urban traffic, improved regional connectivity, faster and safer travel, and potential economic benefits. * **Action Required:** No specific action is required from this stakeholder group as a direct result of this document; however, they will benefit from the completed project. * **Logistics Sector and Businesses in the region** * **Impact:** Will benefit from lower logistics costs, improved transportation efficiency, and enhanced economic opportunities. * **Action Required:** No specific action is required from this stakeholder group as a direct result of this document; however, they will benefit from the improved infrastructure.

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