New road projects planned for Odisha, India

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) intends to supply financial assistance worth US$154.8 million for 484 new road projects in the state of Odisha, India. The routes will extend for a total of 1,790.4km, targeting 14 districts affected by tropical cyclone Phailin in late 2013 and which suffered flooding. The state had previously requested funding from the central government to improve 3,076,62km of roads.
February 10, 2014 Read time: 1 min
The 943 Asian Development Bank (ADB) intends to supply financial assistance worth US$154.8 million for 484 new road projects in the state of Odisha, India. The routes will extend for a total of 1,790.4km, targeting 14 districts affected by tropical cyclone Phailin in late 2013 and which suffered flooding. The state had previously requested funding from the central government to improve 3,076,62km of roads.
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