The Telegraph reported that TATA Steel unveiled an ambitious road decongestion master plan that aims to facilitate safe uninterrupted and smooth movement of goods and passenger vehicles in the city through long term sustainable measures.

The objective is to directly link the arterial NH 33 and state highway networks with the city and major industrial units through dedicated eastern and western corridors by January 2014.

Mr HM Nerurkar MD of TATA Steel and other senior company officials and heads of associate companies were present on the occasion. Local MLAs, trade union leaders, senior citizens and other opinion makers were also invited to the program to discuss infrastructure and traffic which is a major cause of concern for all.

Mr Sanjiv Paul VP of TATA Steel said that unveiling the master plan at Beldih Club that the steel major would invest around INR 1,323 crore for the project. We propose to develop a self sustainable project which includes development of road corridors and city bypass in Jamshedpur in partnership with the state government on a PPP model through an appropriate institutional framework.

Mr Paul said that the master plan had been submitted to the government and they were waiting for approval. If things fall in place the project will be completed by January 2014.

Mr Nerurkar founder of Jamsetji Nusserwanji TATA said that that “Be sure to lay wide streets planted with shady trees. Be sure that there is plenty of space for lawns and gardens. Reserve large area for football, hockey and parks.”

He maintained that their aim was to fulfill this vision. He said that TATA Steel will soon become 10 million tonne company which will result in increased road load.

(Sourced from the Telegraph)