Chhattisgarh PWD approves 10 road projects covering approximately 91.21 km, including six new road construction works and four major road-upgradation projects
Published on: October 15, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
The Chhattisgarh government has approved a total of ₹103.02 crore for 10 road infrastructure projects in Rajnandgaon district, covering new road construction, widening and strengthening of existing routes. The projects are expected to improve connectivity between rural and urban areas and provide better access to essential services.
According to information received from the Public Works Department (PWD), administrative approval has been granted for six road construction works worth ₹14.89 crore, covering approximately 13.81 kilometres, along with four road-widening and strengthening projects worth ₹88.13 crore, covering 77.40 kilometres.
The initiatives aim to strengthen the district’s road network and improve transportation facilities for residents, farmers, students and other commuters.
Six New Road Construction Projects Approved
The PWD has sanctioned ₹14,88,82,000 for six road construction works in Rajnandgaon district. The approved projects are:
- Kopedih–Magarlota Road: 1.16 km, approved cost of ₹1.33 crore.
- Bamhni–Bankal Road: 2.20 km, approved cost of ₹2.97 crore.
- Bhothiparkhurd to Singhola–Dallirajhara Road: 2.30 km, approved cost of ₹2.19 crore.
- Bhothiparkala–Bhothiparkhurd–Arjunda Main Road: 4.80 km, approved cost of ₹4.55 crore.
- Torankatta–Thakurtola Road: 1.55 km, approved cost of ₹1.95 crore.
- Bhothiparkhurd–Navapara Usribod Road: 1.80 km, approved cost of ₹1.87 crore.
The construction of these roads is expected to improve connectivity for the villages and surrounding areas served by the routes.
Better road access is also expected to make it easier for farmers to transport agricultural produce, enable students to reach educational institutions and help rural residents access healthcare and other essential services.
Four Major Roads to Be Widened and Strengthened
In a separate approval, the state government has sanctioned ₹88,13,44,000 for widening and strengthening four major roads in the district. The work will cover a combined length of 77.40 kilometres and include bridge and culvert construction wherever required.
The approved projects are:
- Tedesara–Mudhipar–Kaldabri–Jhumka–Rengakathera Road: 35 km, approved cost of ₹35.62 crore.
- Dhangaon–Barga–Indamara–Bankal Road: 6.80 km, approved cost of ₹19.70 crore.
- Rajnandgaon–Jalbandha Road: 26.60 km, approved cost of ₹19.52 crore.
- Arsitola–Tappa Road: 9 km, approved cost of ₹13.27 crore.
The widening and strengthening works are intended to improve road conditions and connectivity between rural and urban areas. The inclusion of bridges and culverts, where necessary, is also expected to support more convenient movement along the upgraded routes.
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Improved Connectivity to Support Rural Development
The combined road projects are expected to benefit residents by improving access to education, healthcare, agricultural markets and other essential facilities. Better road infrastructure can also support trade and economic activities by making the movement of agricultural produce and other goods more convenient.
The projects form part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen road infrastructure and improve transportation facilities in Rajnandgaon district.
According to the departmental information, work on the six new road construction projects will begin after completion of technical approvals, the tendering process and other required formalities. The supplied information does not specify a separate commencement schedule for the four widening and strengthening projects.
