Towards the way of urbanization, the NH-143 project was started in 2011, and Union Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation of the new Brahmani bridge in 2017; this project was completed by June 30, 2024. The stretch of the new six-lane bridge over Bramani River. It runs from Gumla ( Jharkhand ) to Barkote ( Odisha ); it communicates from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela and spans a total distance of 152km from Saraipali to Raighar. This highway starts from the junction with NH-43 near Gumla, connecting Pulkot > Kolebira > Thethaitanagar junction with NH-49 near Barkot.
Other than that, the state Highway NH-215, the newly built Panikoili to Rimuli stretch of NH-20. This four-lane expansion of NH-215 length is around 348 km. This construction covers from Anandpur > Kendujhar > Rajamunda > Palalahari > Talcher. These road construction facilities profoundly impact the lifestyle of the Rourkela people and surrounding areas, and also National Highway construction; good roads enable people to Travel freely.
The “Mo Bus“ service was inaugurated by the honorable Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik of the Biju Janata Dal on November 6, 2018. It aims to provide efficient transportation options for residents and visitors. Mo Bus has a fleet of E.Bus, and the Route numbers of busses – 100,101, 102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,121,122. That connects Rourkela to its major surrounding places. These electronic buses reduce congestion and pollution, which is an example of urbanization with sustainability.
We also book digital tickets and see the travel information and Mo Bus routes in India by downloading the “ Chalo “ application, which offers a variety of information and is available on both the App Store and Play Store.
After this revolution, the schools, Hospitals, markets, and other essential services enhanced the quality of life in Rourkela for five years. This city is well-connected by roads, rails, and air, as well as the Rourkela Airport and Rourkela Railway Station. This city offers industrial growth but blends with natural beauty.