More delay awaits Sambalpur’s Outer Ring Road project as NHAI floats fresh tender

SAMBALPUR: The much-awaited Outer Ring Road project in Sambalpur has hit another hurdle with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) cancelling the previous tender and initiating a fresh one.

NHAI’s project director Prem Sahu said the earlier contract, awarded to a private firm, was challenged in court, leading to prolonged legal disputes and delay. The authority floated a fresh tender in August as per the court’s order. The technical bids will be opened in October, followed by the financial bids, after which further steps will be taken.