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Odisha CM's Office Orders Probe into Gate Bazar Flyover after MP's Letter
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 09:33 PM
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The Chief Minister's office in Odisha has directed a formal investigation into the Gate Bazar flyover in Berhampur following a letter from a Member of Parliament. The probe will examine construction and safety concerns raised in the correspondence.
Berhampur, Odisha – After receiving a written complaint from a sitting Member of Parliament, the office of the Chief Minister has instructed state authorities to launch an inquiry into the Gate Bazar flyover. The MP’s letter highlighted possible irregularities in the project’s execution and raised concerns about public safety.
The CM’s office has asked the Public Works Department and the Urban Development Ministry to coordinate the investigation, collect relevant documents, and submit a detailed report within a stipulated timeframe. Officials are expected to assess compliance with approved designs, quality of materials, and any deviations from standard construction protocols.
No immediate remedial actions have been announced, but the directive signals heightened scrutiny of infrastructure projects in the region. The investigation’s findings will be presented to the Chief Minister for further decision‑making.
Stakeholders, including local residents and contractors, have been urged to cooperate fully with the inquiry. The outcome could influence future oversight mechanisms for similar flyover projects across Odisha.
The CM’s office has asked the Public Works Department and the Urban Development Ministry to coordinate the investigation, collect relevant documents, and submit a detailed report within a stipulated timeframe. Officials are expected to assess compliance with approved designs, quality of materials, and any deviations from standard construction protocols.
No immediate remedial actions have been announced, but the directive signals heightened scrutiny of infrastructure projects in the region. The investigation’s findings will be presented to the Chief Minister for further decision‑making.
Stakeholders, including local residents and contractors, have been urged to cooperate fully with the inquiry. The outcome could influence future oversight mechanisms for similar flyover projects across Odisha.