Bhubaneswar to Get Odisha’s First Skywalk, Foundation Stone Laid At Palasuni-Rasulgarh, watch
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s first modern skywalk will reportedly come up in Bhubaneswar’s Palasuni-Rasulgarh area. The foundation stone for the project was laid on Tuesday by Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi.
As per reports, the 450-metre-long skywalk will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 18.42 crore. It will connect Palasuni and Rasulgarh across the National Highway, allowing pedestrians to cross safely and easing long-pending traffic congestion in the area.
Key features
Facilities: The skywalk will have lifts, escalators, and modern lighting to make it accessible for all.
Inclusive design: Special provisions have been made so that senior citizens and persons with disabilities can use it easily.
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Other projects: Three additional foot overbridges will also be constructed in the Palasuni area as part of the project.
Alongside this, work is underway on a 6-lane flyover at Palasuni at a cost of about Rs 23 crore. Two 7-metre-wide service roads will also be built in the stretch.
The National Highways Authority of India has set a target to complete all the works by March 2027. The Bhubaneswar MP said the skywalk and related infrastructure are expected to provide a permanent solution to pedestrian safety and traffic bottlenecks on this busy NH stretch.
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