Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Inaugurates 2.34 km Sirmatoli Flyover and Elevated Corridor in Ranchi

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed 2.34-kilometre-long four-lane flyover and elevated corridor connecting Mecon Chowk (Doranda) to Sirmatoli in Ranchi, the state capital.

The ambitious project, developed under the supervision of the State Road Construction Department, was built at a cost of ?355.76 crore. It is the second flyover in Ranchi to be opened to the public in less than a year.

The inauguration comes just a day after several tribal organisations called for a Jharkhand bandh over disputes related to the flyover’s ramp. In a swift response, CM Soren inaugurated the project the very next day.

At the inaugural event held at Van Bhawan, Doranda, CM Soren announced that the flyover would be named after Kartik Oraon, a respected tribal leader and former Union Minister.

Reaffirming his government’s commitment to genuine development, CM Soren stated,

“We are not here to make hollow promises. Our government is working sincerely on the ground, ensuring development reaches both cities and villages.”

A key highlight of the project is a 132-metre cable-stayed bridge built over the railway line—Jharkhand’s first flyover to feature this design. According to the state’s Road Construction Secretary, this is also India’s first project since the Mumbai Sea Link to use mono-piling technology and pre-cast slabs.

To make way for the construction, 51 structures—including private buildings, temples, and graveyards—were either removed or relocated.

The new flyover is expected to reduce travel time on this busy route from 20–30 minutes to just 3–4 minutes, significantly easing traffic congestion. It is projected to reduce vehicular load by up to 40% in major areas such as Main Road, Doranda, Sujata Chowk, Station Road, Club Road, and Kadru.

Notably, the inauguration comes less than three years after CM Soren laid the foundation stone for the project on August 19, 2022.

Several dignitaries attended the event, including Labour Minister Sanjay Yadav, Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji, and Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari.

Coinciding with World Environment Day, the Chief Minister also called on citizens to actively contribute to environmental conservation efforts.

With inputs from IANS