Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is spearheading Odisha’s fight against traffic mayhem with the innovative Planned Route Corridor framework. This state-wide blueprint reimagines roadways as efficient corridors, prioritizing flow over frenzy in an era of unchecked vehicular surge.
During a press briefing, Majhi highlighted how unplanned expansion has choked arterials, delaying ambulances and commerce alike. The corridor masterplan deploys zoned routing—commercial freight on outer rings, public transport on medians, and emergency lanes cleared round-the-clock. IoT sensors and predictive analytics will preempt jams.
Focusing first on triple-city clusters and industrial belts, the project incorporates green elements like rainwater harvesting along routes. Safety audits predict halved collision risks through enforced speed zones and automated enforcement. Community input shaped the design, ensuring buy-in from daily users.
With deadlines etched in stone and multi-agency coordination, Odisha eyes completion of core segments by year-end. Majhi’s vision transcends roads, fostering a connected ecosystem that spurs trade, tourism, and livability. As implementation kicks off, residents anticipate the relief of predictable, swift travels.