Siramtoli-Mecon flyover inaugurated by CM Hemant Soren days after Jharkhand bandh

Just three days after Ranchi witnessed disruptions due to the Jharkhand bandh on June 2, 2025, Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday (June 5) inaugurated the much-anticipated Siramtoli-Mecon flyover, reaffirming his government’s focus on fast-tracking infrastructure and public utility projects in the state. The inauguration, seen as a major developmental milestone, comes at a crucial time when citizens have been demanding better traffic solutions and governance responsiveness.

The bandh, called by opposition parties and local outfits, had seen protests partly centered on civic dissatisfaction and delays in public infrastructure, including pending construction timelines for projects like the Siramtoli flyover. Protestors had expressed concern over traffic congestion, poor road conditions, and lack of pedestrian infrastructure in Ranchi, with several demonstrations occurring near under-construction zones.

Constructed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a renowned multinational engineering firm, the Siramtoli-Mecon flyover spans 2.34 km and includes a key 132-meter stretch over an active railway line. Built at an estimated cost of Rs 340 crore, this project is designed to significantly ease traffic congestion between Siramtoli and Mecon, two major chokepoints in the state capital.

CM Soren lauded the engineering excellence behind the project and assured citizens of continued momentum in Jharkhand’s urban development. The inauguration follows in the footsteps of the Kantatoli flyover, which opened ahead of schedule in October 2024 and has already eased traffic in eastern Ranchi.

Hemant Soren had personally inspected the Siramtoli-Mecon site on December 3, 2024, showcasing his direct involvement in key infrastructure rollouts. The inauguration this week marks a victory not just for governance but also for thousands of Ranchi residents who endured daily bottlenecks during the flyover's construction phase. The flyover is also likely to benefit emergency services, public transport, and commercial traffic which earlier faced frequent delays due to signal congestion and narrow intersections in the region.