Chief Minister Hemant Soren has approved three significant urban infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion and modernising the transport network in Ranchi and other key towns of Jharkhand. The proposals were presented by Road Construction Department Principal Secretary Sunil Kumar during a review meeting, following which the Chief Minister directed the preparation of detailed project reports and instructed that work be initiated at the earliest.
Among the approved projects is a 1.75-km elevated flyover from Argora Chowk to Chapu Toli via Kathalmod. The structure will be 10 metres wide with a 7-metre-wide road below, complete with drainage, utility ducts, lighting, noise barriers, and beautification of the lower deck. Officials said the flyover is expected to ease congestion along one of Ranchi’s busiest stretches.
Another major project involves the construction of a 2.2-km flyover from Karamtoli Chowk to Science City, coupled with a four-lane road extending over five kilometres to the Ring Road. The corridor is expected to significantly reduce travel time and vehicular pressure on central Ranchi roads.
The third project envisions a 4.7-km alternative four-lane corridor from Ranchi railway station to the airport. It includes an 800-metre elevated section, covered cycle tracks, footpaths, solar panel installations, gazebos and rest areas. The route will serve as a fast-access option for residents of Hatia, Doranda, Hehal and the HEC locality.
The Chief Minister also indicated that proposals for additional flyovers—including one from Harmu Mukti Dham to Radisson Blu and another across the Subarnarekha River from Hinoo Bridge to Jagannathpur—are under consideration. He further directed that similar traffic improvement plans be drafted for towns like Jamshedpur and Daltonganj. This includes a proposed 2.54-km city flyover in Jamshedpur and a circular elevated corridor connecting major directions in Daltonganj-Garhwa.
Emphasis was also laid on improving safety and junction management at key transition points along National Highways, particularly in Ramgarh, Barkakana, and Daltonganj.
The state government expects these projects to ease chronic traffic problems, generate employment, and encourage greater private and industrial investment. “This is a step forward in making Jharkhand a more modern and developed state,” Soren said, calling for strict timelines and regular progress reviews.