# Odisha NH-55 infrastructure development proposal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/odisha-nh-55-infrastructure-development-proposal > Updated: 2026-10-08T02:59:28.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan has proposed a series of infrastructure upgrades in western Odisha to support rising industrial, mining, and commercial activity. The proposal focuses on expanding the Sambalpur-Cuttack stretch of NH-55 from four lanes to six lanes, complemented by the addition of two-lane service roads on both sides. To improve safety for pedestrians and local residents amidst heavy vehicle traffic, the plan includes the construction of four underpasses at Jindal Road, Jarpada, Jerang, and Charmal. Additionally, the plan seeks to address congestion and safety concerns near the Sambalpur City Railway Station through the construction of a flyover or overbridge at the NH-53 intersection. Pradhan has urged Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to prioritize these projects to enhance regional connectivity and road safety. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-08: Odisha infrastructure proposal targets NH-55 expansion and safety upgrades Infrastructure plans for Odisha include six-laning the NH-55 Sambalpur-Cuttack stretch, building four underpasses, and constructing a railway overbridge to ease traffic and improve safety. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/odisha-infrastructure-proposal-targets-nh-55-expansion-and-safety-upgrades ### 2026-10-05: Dharmendra Pradhan seeks NH-55 expansion and infrastructure upgrades in Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan has urged Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to expand NH-55 to six lanes and construct several underpasses and a flyover in Sambalpur to improve road safety and industrial connectivity. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dharmendra-pradhan-seeks-nh-55-expansion-and-infrastructure-upgrades-in-sambalpur --- Cite as: Odisha NH-55 infrastructure development proposal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/odisha-nh-55-infrastructure-development-proposal