Project aims to seamlessly link ORR, Inner Ring Road and core of the cityThe government has taken up a project to improve the road transport connectivity to the Outer Ring Road (ORR) from the core of the city and surrounding areas which will encompass 1-km stretch on either side of the growth corridor zone of ORR. Rama Rao, mentioned that the project for ‘Comprehensive Road Connectivity to ORR’ aims to provide efficient and seamless connectivity between ORR, Inner Ring Road and the core of the city, besides better road connectivity to the newly formed municipalities and urban local bodies within ORR and HMDA. Under the Strategic Road Development Plan (SRDP), 10 road projects were completed and opened to public in the year, with an expenditure of ₹503.28 crore. Under the Maintenance wing, a total of 4476 works costing ₹1100.03 crore were sanctioned, and 2552 works costing ₹577.31 crore have been completed. HMDA has completed beautification of Tank Bund road and refurbishment of Necklace Road with a total cost of Rs.

Source: The Hindu July 11, 2021 18:28 UTC