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Ranchi to Get New Flyover, Ratu Road Elevated Corridor Project to Relieve City from Traffic Congestion

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The city of Ranchi is set to get a major infrastructure boost with the inauguration of the newly constructed elevated corridor on Ratu Road, scheduled for June 19. Union Minister of State for Defense Sanjay Seth inspected the preparations for the inauguration on Saturday, suggesting that the elevated corridor can be used to build badminton courts and other small sports facilities under its arches. The 4.1 km long Ratu Road Elevated Corridor project is aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the area and improving connectivity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ratu Road Elevated Corridor project is approximately 4.1 km in length and has been erected on 105 pillars.
  • The project is expected to improve connectivity and ease traffic flow in the area.
  • The elevated corridor will provide relief to the people of Ranchi from road jams, allowing them to travel from one part of the city to another in a few moments.
  • A Hanuman Vatika temple has been shifted as part of the project, and a new temple is being built at a new location.
  • The temple will be 8 meters long and 6 meters wide, with a main entrance on the eastern side, which is considered auspicious in Vastu Shastra.
  • Thousands of plants have been planted under the elevated corridor, but most of them have started withering due to lack of sufficient light.
  • The cost of the plants is reported to be between 50 to 200 rupees per plant.
  • About 5-10 percent of the plants have been stolen so far, and the plants are also being damaged by stray cattle and passersby.

Statistics:

  • Length of the Ratu Road Elevated Corridor: 4.1 km
  • Number of pillars erected: 105
  • Number of plants planted: large number (exact figure not specified)
  • Cost of plants: 50-200 rupees per plant
  • Percentage of plants stolen: 5-10%
  • Number of dignitaries present at the Hanuman Vatika temple transfer: 11

Sources:

  • Pioneer: "Ranchi set to get new flyover, Ratu Road Elevated Corridor project to relieve city from traffic congestion"

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