Transportation
Paradeep to have a new modern truck terminal soon
Odisha government has plans to build a modern truck terminal at the port city, Paradeep. Flaunting various facilities like weigh bridge, fuel stations, cold storages, godowns, workshop, rest areas, police stations, RTO office, health care facilities, check posts, post offices, banks, administrative block, drinking water, electricity, toilets, shops and lodging facility, the terminal is planned to be spread over 38 acres of land near Bhutmundei. The main aim of the project is to release pressure of heavy traffic on roads for smooth and safe transport of vehicle especially the load bearing trucks plying to and fro the port. Air pollution control is also the focus. The project is expected to start soon as the Transport department has already been directed to prepare the detail project report and the work plan and submit it for approval.
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