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News India Live, Digital Desk: The Central Government has given green signal to an ambitious plan to free Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi from traffic jams and develop it as per future needs. Ranchi MP and Union Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth on Friday (April 10, 2026) announced that for the all-round development of the city Rs 6,000 crore A grand at a cost of ‘Outer Ring Road’ will be constructed. About 195 kilometers This long road project will not only give a new direction to the expansion of Ranchi, but will also put it in the category of the most modern cities of the country.
1. Outer Ring Road: ‘New circle’ of Ranchi’s development
The project will create a major ring outside the existing Ring Road of Ranchi, connecting the outskirts of the city directly to the national highways.
Length and extension: This 195 km long road will cover the remote areas of Ranchi like Ormanjhi, Namkum, Ratu, and Nagdi.
Connectivity: this ring road Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway Will also be connected, which will drastically reduce the time taken to travel the distance from Ranchi to Kolkata and Varanasi.
Economic Benefits: Its construction will open new doors in logistics, warehousing and township, which will provide employment opportunities to thousands of youth.
2. ‘Road Map’ worth Rs 45,000 crore: A network of roads will be laid in Jharkhand
Sanjay Seth told that to strengthen the infrastructure not only in Ranchi, but in the entire Jharkhand. Rs 45,000 crore at a cost of 1500 kilometers A network of long roads is being laid.
Newari Chowk and Rampur Interchange: To ease traffic between Vikas (Newri Chowk) to Rampur on NH-33. 303.53 crores The foundation stone of the projects has been laid.
Flyovers and Tunnels: The plan includes a 4-lane flyover and a 1.24 km long tunnel Construction is involved, so that the movement of vehicles can take place without any hindrance.
Timeline: These projects are targeted to be completed by December 2027.
3. Local areas will get big relief
During the foundation stone laying ceremony, Khijri MLA Rajesh Kachhap and Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji also described this project as a ‘game changer’ for Ranchi.
Safe journey: Construction of Rampur and Irba Tunnel will eliminate black spots, which will reduce road accidents.
Freedom from jam: Heavy vehicles coming from outside states will be able to proceed directly towards their destination without entering the city.
Ranchi moving towards the future: Expert opinion
Infrastructure experts believe that the ‘Outer Ring Road’ is being prepared keeping in mind the increasing population of Ranchi and the traffic demand of the next 50 years. Along with this, the work of Gola-Ormanjhi Road (90% complete) and various Rail Overbridges (ROBs) is also in the final stages with the joint efforts of the Central and State Governments.