Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- In a major infrastructure push, the Odishagovernment on Thursday proposed to develop four alternative routes to ease traffic congestion between the busy corridor of Twin City Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The move aims to improve connectivity and reduce bottlenecks between the twin cities.

Odisha Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said that the development of multiple entry points into both cities would play a key role in managing traffic flow. He noted that the absence of alternative routes contributed to recurring congestion issues.

Minister Harichandan said, "The previous government that ruled Odisha for 24 years did not plan an alternative for the congestion in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The current government,...