Odisha Cabinet approves project worth Rs 448.02 cr to extend Biju Expressway ANI | Updated: Jun 09, 2021 21:45 IST Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 9 (ANI): Odisha Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved the extension of Biju Expressway, including the construction of new roadways along with major bridges to enhanced connectivity in the Western part of the state. With a total approved cost of Rs 448.02 crores, the project will be developed in EPC mode as a 4-lane carriageway and will include construction of 17 minor bridges and 8 major bridges, an official statement said. The project will not only provide enhanced connectivity in Western Odisha but will also provide impetus to the industrial growth and overall economic development in the region.