81 Houses Cleared as Bhubaneswar Road Widening Push Continues

Bhubaneswar, May 2: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) resumed demolition along Ekamra Kanan road on Saturday as part of the 200‑feet road widening project.

Four joint teams, supported by the Commissionerate Police, targeted 81 structures for clearance.

Heavy machinery was deployed, and transport was arranged for displaced families. Officials confirmed that over 550 houses had already been cleared in earlier phases.

Residents, however, raised concerns over irregularities in alternative housing allotments.

Allegations include duplicate allotments and families yet to receive keys.

Citizens have urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to order a transparent survey.

The project aims to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the Ekamra Kanan and Hatiasuni areas.