India, March 18 -- An elevated corridor similar to that of Nagpur will be constructed on the Jayadev Vihar-Nandankanan Road of Bhubaneswar, informed Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan today. The project aims to ease the growing traffic congestion in the capital city.

The proposed elevated road will stretch from Jayadev Vihar Square to Nandankanan and will be integrated with the existing Jayadev Vihar flyover. A double-decker design has been planned, featuring a four-lane road for vehicular movement on the first level while the second level will be dedicated to the upcoming metro project, said Harichandan.

With an estimated cost of around Rs 2,700 crore, the corridor is expected to improve connectivity within the city. The minister a...