Bhubaneswar, March 21: In a significant move for robust road connectivity across the state, the Odisha Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal for working out the ‘Odisha State Road Policy 2025.
The key features of the Odisha State Road Policy 2025 include determination of guidelines for inter-departmental handover of roads, Provision of adequate and sustainable funding for road infrastructure management and maintenance of road infrastructure, improvement of safety of road network to reduce accidents and fatalities, strengthening the capacity of road sector organizations in planning, design, procurement, construction, maintenance and project management.
The proposed Odisha State Road Policy-2025 also focuses on bridge development in the state.
A ‘Comprehensive Online Bridge Information System-BIS’ will also be developed to collect detailed information on all bridges in the state, with annual assessments conducted through smart ways.
