THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Ranchi, July 3: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday evening gifted Ranchi its third flyover by inaugurating the much-awaited Ratu Road Elevated Corridor.
Spanning 4.18 kilometres, the flyover was formally dedicated to the public as the minister cut the ceremonial ribbon to mark its opening.
Length & Route
The elevated corridor spans 4.18 km, stretching from near Raj Bhavan (Naga Baba Khatal/Naga Baba Ghatal) to OTC Ground via Piska More, covering 3.57 km of NH‑75 and 0.6 km of NH‑23/Itki Road.
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Cost & Construction
Total investment stands at around ₹558 crore, including civil works, land acquisition, and utility shifting.
Work began in November 2022 and took approximately 2 years and 7 months to complete.
Design & Features
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- Four-lane structure with modular expansion joints designed to reduce vibrations.
- Includes bullet‑proof view-cutters (barriers) installed over a 200 m stretch adjacent to Raj Bhavan.
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- Fitted with noise barrier devices capable of reducing up to 95% of traffic noise.
- Under-corridor space features a redesigned service road with drainage, landscaping, and tree planting.
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Travel Time Impact
Local commuters can expect travel time on this commute to drop from 30 minutes to just 5 minutes.