03/06/2026
🚨 BIG BOOST FOR ODISHA’S COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE! 🛣️🌊
The Central Cabinet has officially approved the massive ₹8,300.79 Crore Rameshwar-Paradip Greenfield Coastal Highway! This 160.18 km economic corridor is set to completely transform connectivity, tourism, and trade across coastal Odisha.
Here is everything you need to know about this game-changing project under PM GatiShakti:
📍 The Route & Breakdown:
Package I: Rameshwar (Khurda) to Konark | 79.4 KM (4-Lane Access-Controlled)
Package II: Konark to Paradip Port | 80.78 KM (2-Lane with Paved Shoulders)
Key Tourism & Cultural Nodes: Seamlessly links Chilika Lake, Satapada, Puri (Jagannath Temple), and Konark (Sun Temple).
⚡ Major Benefits:
⏱️ Travel Time Slashed: Reduces travel time between Rameshwar and Paradip by approximately 2.5 hours.
💼 Economic Boom: Strengthens industrial & port logistics, directly connecting Paradip Port, Astarang Port, MMLP, and Puri Airport.
🌱 Eco-Friendly: Lower vehicular emissions, massive fuel savings, and significantly improved road safety.
👷 Employment: Generates thousands of direct and indirect jobs for local communities during and after construction.
This mega project is executed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) and promises a smoother, faster, and safer journey along Odisha's beautiful coastline.
Swipe left to see the full route map and project breakdown! 🗺️👇