Cabinet approves ₹1,526 crore upgrade of NH-326 Mohana–Koraput section in Odisha
The Union Cabinet on 31 December 2025 approved widening the Mohana–Koraput section of NH-326 in southern Odisha to two lanes with paved shoulders on EPC mode, at ₹1,526.21 crore.
Summary
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 December 2025 approved the widening and strengthening of NH-326 from km 68.600 to km 311.700 in Odisha to two lanes with paved shoulders, on EPC mode, at a capital cost of ₹1,526.21 crore. The Mohana–Koraput section currently has sub-standard geometry with deficient curves and steep gradients, and its upgrade will mainly benefit the districts of Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput. The road will link with NH-26, NH-59, NH-16 and the Raipur–Visakhapatnam corridor and improve access to Gopalpur port and Jeypore airport.
Key facts
- Approved
- 31 December 2025, Union Cabinet
- Stretch
- NH-326, km 68.600–311.700 (Mohana–Koraput), Odisha
- Cost / mode
- ₹1,526.21 crore; EPC
- Upgrade
- 2-lane → 2-lane with paved shoulders
- Districts
- Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput
- Links
- NH-26, NH-59, NH-16, Raipur–Visakhapatnam corridor; Gopalpur port, Jeypore airport
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The NH-326 upgrade approved by the Cabinet in December 2025 will mainly benefit which districts of southern Odisha?
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Correct answer: A — Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput
PIB (Cabinet): the upgrade of NH-326 will particularly benefit the districts of Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput.
What is the total capital cost of the NH-326 Mohana–Koraput upgrade approved by the Cabinet on 31 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,526.21 crore
PIB (Cabinet): total capital cost is ₹1,526.21 crore, including civil construction cost of ₹966.79 crore.