Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Wednesday directed senior engineers to complete repairs of all remaining damaged roads in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack within two days ahead of the Durga Puja festivities.The directive was issued during a high-level review meeting at Nirman Soudha to assess progress on earlier instructions for road restoration in the twin cities and adjoining areas, reported The Times of IndiaOfficials informed that most badly damaged stretches identified for urgent repairs were restored, while a few locations still required attention.Harichandan instructed the chief engineer and superintending engineers to prioritise pending repairs and closely monitor roads along festival routes, market areas and major traffic corridors. He also stressed the use of modern construction and repair technologies in future projects to improve road durability and reduce maintenance needs.Works Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh expressed concern over agencies digging up roads in good condition without prior departmental approval. He directed superintending and junior engineers to monitor such activities on the ground and take firm action against agencies violating the rules.Singh also asked officials to inspect vehicle underpasses beneath national highhways and submit detailed reports on their condition to the department.
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