Decongesting NH-57 via Nayagarh Town by Bypass, Odisha, India

The Nayagarh Township is one of the developing areas in the state of Odisha nowadays. The population growth rate in the decade 2011-2021 is 14 %. It involves various famous temples, government offices, and interconnecting districts Khordha and Boudh. Due to the population growth and to avoid road congestion the new By-pass is introduced with the help of different structures involved in it. The objectives are to find the data required, various appurtenant structures with their pros and cons, locational appropriateness choice for the correct positioning, and benefits received from their housing. The construction of a bypass from Nayagarh from the left fringe of the town to the left edge avoiding intermediate hills has been approved by MoRT&H considering the continuous traffic congestion in heart of the town. The By-pass of the length of about 17km is proposed of two lanes with paved shoulders only involving a built-up area over the agricultural area. The bypass shall decongest the present traffic jam on the main road of Nayagarh town during the peak traffic period.