Ratu Road flyover to be opened on July 3
Nitin Gadkari
on July 3, Union minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth posted on X.
Built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the flyover begins at Naga Baba Khatal and descends at two strategic points: Itki Road, which leads to Gumla and Daltonganj, and near OTC Ground.
In a first for Ranchi, the flyover is being equipped with Rs 8cr worth of noise barrier-cum-view cutters to absorb up to 95% of traffic noise. A 170-mt stretch crossing the Raj Bhavan will feature a bulletproof canopy for enhanced security for VIP movement in the area.
"Final touch-up work, including lighting, signages, and cleaning, is under way. The flyover is not only an engineering achievement but also a traffic lifeline for Ranchi. It will greatly ease the daily chaos commuters face," said Anand Kumar, site manager of the project.
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