Ranchi, June 5 || Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday inaugurated the newly constructed 2.34 km four-lane flyover and elevated corridor connecting Mecon Chowk (Doranda) to Sirmatoli in the state capital, Ranchi.
The ambitious project, built at a cost of Rs 355.76 crore, was completed under the supervision of the state Road Construction Department.
This is the second flyover to be opened to the public in Ranchi within a year.
The inauguration comes a day after several tribal organisations called for a Jharkhand bandh in protest over disputes related to the ramp of the flyover.
In a surprise move, the Chief Minister inaugurated the project the very next day.
On the occasion, CM Soren announced that the flyover would be named after Kartik Oraon, a former Union Minister and a prominent tribal leader.
Speaking at the event held at Van Bhawan, Doranda, Soren emphasised that his government is committed to real development, not just empty promises.