Overview

• The project will be executed on Hybrid Annuity Mode, following approval by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• The alignment links NH-55, NH-57, NH-655 and SH-65 to provide seamless connectivity across the region.
• Connectivity is planned to 10 economic nodes, 4 social nodes and 5 logistics nodes with links to one major railway station, one airport, a proposed multi-modal logistics park and two major ports.
• Officials say the corridor will divert heavy commercial vehicles from Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Khordha to cut logistics costs and improve freight efficiency.
• Construction is projected to generate about 74.43 lakh person-days of direct work and 93.04 lakh person-days of indirect employment.