PARADIP: In a significant infrastructure development aimed at strengthening connectivity to one of India’s major maritime gateways, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has constructed the new Atharabanki Bridge at a project cost of ₹24.89 crore. The 500-metre-long, three-lane bridge is expected to improve traffic movement, facilitate smoother transportation and enhance accessibility around Paradip Port.

The project addresses a key connectivity requirement in the port region, where nearly 3,000 trucks move through Paradip Port every day. By upgrading the existing road infrastructure, the new bridge . . .