New flyover to be named after Kartik Oraon: Hemant
Ranchi: Chief minister
inaugurated the 2.34 km Siromtoli Flyover cum elevated four-lane project, which connects Mecon roundabout to Siramtoli Chowk via Rajendra Chowk, on Thursday.
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At the event, Hemant also announced that the new flyover will be named after Kartik Oraon, a former Congress politician and a freedom fighter.
"This flyover stands as a symbol of progress and dedication. We always aimed to ensure that development does not come at the cost of hurting anyone's sentiments. The public's support boosts our morale to work more sincerely," Hemant said after the inauguration.
The inauguration of the flyover came a day after several tribal outfits had called a 12-hour bandh to protest the construction of a ramp of the flyover near a Sarna site, which was founded by Kartik in the 1960s.
Interestingly, the agitation was being spearheaded by former state minister Geetashree Oraon, who is Kartik's daughter. Hemant also offered prayers at the Sarna Sthal after the inauguration.
The Rs 355.76 crore project, built by the road construction Department, is aimed at reducing traffic congestion for commuters headed towards the railway station and airport. It features Jharkhand's first extra-dosed cable-stayed spans over a railway line (132 metres) and the Harmu river (94 metres), along with a monolithic mono-pile foundation technique, a first for the state.
Other advanced features include precast pier caps and girders, and pylons rising 42 metres high.
The project's foundation stone was laid in 2022.
"Despite space constraints and high-density areas, we ensured both safety and efficiency," said Sunil Kumar, principal secretary of road construction department. The flyover will reduce commute time from 30 minutes to five minutes.
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