The Berhampur–Jeypore Expressway (BJEW), planned as a six-lane greenfield corridor with parallel rail connectivity, has run into serious technical and environmental hurdles, with the Eastern Ghats posing a formidable challenge to its execution.

According to The New Indian Express, the rugged terrain and extensive forest cover along the proposed alignment can potentially increase both the project’s cost and complexity. Notably, the 287-km expressway is proposed as part of Odisha’s high-speed transport network and is one of the government’s priority projects.

Difficult Terrain Raises Concerns

According to preliminary assessments, nearly 230 km of the proposed alignment passes through the hilly belts of the Eastern Ghats.

The current plan allows for a right of way (RoW) of 80 metres, but

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