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Odisha Government Orders Immediate Repair and Restoration of Roads, Bridges & Culverts Damaged by Heavy Rain and Flood

IMMEDIATE RESTORATION OF FLOOD-DAMAGED ROADS & BRIDGES

Rural Works Department, Government of Odisha – Order No. 28545301012026/RD

Order No. 28545301012026/RD

Issuing Authority Yamini Sarangi, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Govt.

Department Rural Works Department, Odisha

Subject Immediate Repair/Restoration of Flood-Damaged Roads, Bridges & Culverts

Infrastructure Affected

Roads, Bridges, Culverts & CD Works

Damaged due to heavy rainfall & flood

Action Required

Immediate Repair & Restoration

As per prescribed code provisions

Reporting Requirement

Detailed Report with Geo-Tagged Photos

To be furnished to the Department

Key Provisions of the Order

Reports Received: Reports are being received from various Rural Works Divisions regarding damage/breaches to roads, bridges, culverts and other cross-drainage works due to heavy rainfall and flow of flood water resulting in disruption of traffic and inconvenience to the public.
Immediate Action: All concerned are instructed to take immediate steps for repair & restoration of the damaged roads and CD works under their jurisdiction, following the prescribed code provisions, to restore traffic movement as early as possible.
Monitoring: EICs are instructed to closely monitor the situation in vulnerable areas and ensure that necessary preventive as well as restoration measures are taken up promptly, wherever necessary, without compromising safety and quality.
Cautionary Measures: Adequate cautionary measures, including barricading, warning signs and traffic diversion arrangements, shall be provided at affected locations till normalcy is restored.
Reporting: A detailed report indicating the nature and extent of damage, restoration measures undertaken, along with geo-tagged photographs, shall be furnished to this Department for further course of action.
Issuing Authority: The order has been issued by Yamini Sarangi, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government, Rural Works Department, Odisha.
Addressees: The order is addressed to EIC-I, RW, Odisha, Bhubaneswar and EIC-II, RW, Odisha, Bhubaneswar.

Important Points to Note

Immediate Restoration: All damaged roads, bridges, culverts and CD works must be repaired immediately to restore traffic movement.
Code Provisions: Restoration works must follow the prescribed code provisions for quality and safety.
Vulnerable Areas: Close monitoring of vulnerable areas is required to prevent further damage.
Safety Measures: Barricading, warning signs, and traffic diversions must be provided at affected locations.
Geo-Tagged Photos: Detailed reports with geo-tagged photographs of damage and restoration measures must be submitted.
Traffic Disruption: The order aims to minimize inconvenience to the public caused by disrupted traffic.
Flood Damage: The order addresses damage caused by heavy rainfall and flood water flow across the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this order?

The order directs the immediate repair and restoration of roads, bridges, culverts and cross-drainage works damaged due to heavy rainfall and flood, to restore traffic movement and minimize public inconvenience.

Who has issued this order?

The order has been issued by Yamini Sarangi, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government, Rural Works Department, Odisha.

Which infrastructure is affected by the floods?

Reports indicate damage/breaches to roads, bridges, culverts and other cross-drainage (CD) works due to heavy rainfall and flood water flow.

What action is required from the concerned authorities?

Concerned authorities must take immediate steps for repair and restoration of damaged infrastructure following prescribed code provisions, and restore traffic movement as early as possible.

What safety measures should be provided at affected locations?

Adequate cautionary measures including barricading, warning signs, and traffic diversion arrangements shall be provided at affected locations till normalcy is restored.

What reporting is required after restoration?

A detailed report indicating the nature and extent of damage, restoration measures undertaken, along with geo-tagged photographs, shall be furnished to the Department.

Who are the addressees of this order?

The order is addressed to EIC-I, RW, Odisha, Bhubaneswar and EIC-II, RW, Odisha, Bhubaneswar.

Why is immediate restoration important?

Immediate restoration is important to restore traffic movement, prevent further damage, and minimize inconvenience to the public caused by disrupted road connectivity.

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