Jharkhand’s road construction department is preparing to begin two elevated corridor projects in Ranchi, with a combined estimated cost of ₹820 crore. The state cabinet has granted administrative approval, the bill of quantities for competitive bidding has been finalised, and tenders for both projects are expected within a week, department secretary Sunil Kumar said.

The proposed 3.216-km Karamtoli corridor will connect Karamtoli Chowk to Science City flyover. It is expected to improve traffic flow through Antu Chowk, Divyan Chowk, Science City and Chiraundi Chowk. The second corridor will originate at Argora Chowk.

A proposed 3.216-kilometre-long flyover connecting Karamtoli and Science City is set to improve traffic management and ease congestion in Ranchi.

Ranchi traffic police identified 89 hazardous divider cuts across 12 major routes for immediate sealing to curb accidents and improve traffic flow. Officers from five traffic police stations—Khelgaon, Lalpur, Gonda, Jagannathpur and Pandra—surveyed their areas. A six-member committee, formed at Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri’s direction, will oversee inspections and closures; it includes representatives of the Traffic SP and Municipal Commissioner and two Circle Officers. Closures begin on Khelgaon–Kokar, with work proceeding in phases. Routes identified include Khelgaon Chowk–Kantatoli via Kokar; Khelgaon Chowk–Jumar Bridge via Booty More; Karamtoli Chowk–Booty More; Kantatoli–Durga Soren Chowk; Dangratoli–Kantatoli; Kanke Road; Sahjanand Chowk–HEC; Old Vidhan Sabha–Dhurwa Roundabout; Chandni Chowk–Tupudana and Hawai Nagar; Shalimar Bazaar–Prabhat Tara Ground; and Itki Road.

Ranchi’s Urban Development Department has proposed flyovers on three corridors: Birsa Chowk–Tupudana Chowk, Kathal Mor–Daladili Chowk and an integrated Lalpur–Firayalal–Dangratoli route. JUDCO prepared the designs, presented on September 3, 2026, to Chief Minister Hemant Soren during discussions on planned urban development.

Reported combined cost estimates range from ₹2,335.87 crore to about ₹2,357 crore; the final figure depends on the detailed project report, administrative approval and subsequent procedures. The projects remain at an early proposal stage, and ₹885 crore is not their final approved cost. The first two corridors would improve Ring Road connectivity and could divert through-traffic from busy central roads.

Tender processes have advanced for three other flyovers: Karamtoli–Chiraundi (about 3 km), Argora–Chaputoli (about 4 km) and Harmu Road. L-1 companies were selected, with construction preparations targeting October after formalities. In October 2024, the state inaugurated or laid foundation stones for road and flyover projects including Bahu Bazaar–Shantinagar, Sirmatoli–MECON–Kantatoli and Sahajanand Chowk–Kanke Road.

Tenders have been finalised for three Ranchi flyovers: Karamtoli-Chiraudi, Argora-Chaputoli and Harmu. The tenders were issued two months ago, and separate companies have been selected as L-1 bidders for each project. Work will be allocated after rate negotiations, with construction preparations targeting an October start.