Mahakalpada MlA and Health, Family Welfare and Information and Public Relations Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak on Friday convened a review meeting on a project involving widening of the 155 km Jagatpur- Chandabali State Highway.
It was attended by MlAs of Patkura, Kendrapada, Ali, Mahanga and Salepur, besides the Works Secretary and the Kendrapada Collector and its purpose was how to execute the project smoothly. The meeting unanimously agreed to facilitate maintenance of quality during the widening, said a Press release issued by Nayak’s department.
The meeting revealed that formalities like tender process and awarding contract have already been initiated. This apart, the Minister laid emphasis on sorting out of all issues relating to widening of the road.
A total of Rs372.86 crore has been allocated for the road project. While Rs16.26 crore will be spent for 49 km of the road from Jagatpur to Duhuria, Rs196.60 crore will be spent for the rest 106 km stretch from Duhuria to Chandabali.