Bhubaneswar, July 23 -- Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has directed officials to expedite the survey, design, statutory clearances and execution of major road infrastructure projects aimed at providing a long-term solution to Bhubaneswar's growing traffic congestion while ensuring high construction standards.

Reviewing the progress of several strategic road projects, the Minister stressed the need for timely completion of all works to improve traffic management and strengthen the capital city's road network.

The projects reviewed included the Bhubaneswar Inner and Outer Ring Roads, Jaydev Vihar-Nandankanan Road, Left Parallel Road, Patharagadia-Daruthenga Road, Shikharchandi-Patharagadia-Raghunathpur Connecting Road, Kelucha...