After a MoU with l&T, the four laning work of Rourkela-Sambalpur State Highway-10 has started on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. As per terms and conditions, the l&T will collect toll-fee for next 22 years.
Sources said the 163 km stretch road will be expanded under Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Rajgangpur and Rourkela PWD. As per the MoU, the l&T will finish the construction works in 1,095 days. Besides six big bridges, two railways over bridges and 39 small bridges will be constructed.
26 bus stops and eight truck parking will also be constructed in both sides of the road. For the speed plying of the vehicles in different important locations, 19 meter wide over bridges at Ainthapali, Mallipali, Kailasama, Nuarampela and laphanga under Sambalpur district, Badamal, Talpatia and Tangarpali under Jharsuguda district, Kandeimal, Kirei, Bhasma, latalaga, Bargaon, Kantiamura, Kutra, Ranibandh, Delua and Mandikudar under Sundargarh district will also be constructed. Two by-pass roads will be made at Rengali and Jharsuguda.
The company is also directed to take care of rain water harvesting in different places on the stretch.
Besides, six elephant corridors will be made. The company will set up three toll plazas. It is also instructed to keep facilities available like medical, telecommunication and parking in toll plazas. Sources said adequate steps will be taken for rapid plantation and electrification.