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Places to See in Cuttack

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1 public-works wonders, catalogued in Cuttack, Odisha — every entry sourced from news reports, RTI replies and civic archives.

Cuttack has spent no small sum on attractions of unmatched ambition. Below, ranked as filed, are the public-works entries every visitor should know about before their next trip through the city. Whichever route you take, the guide covers what to see, its current status, and roughly how much it cost the public to build.

Chhatra Bazar–Malgodown Flyover Collapse
Fatal Collapse — 2 dead#01
Chhatra Bazar to Malgodown stretch · Flyover

Chhatra Bazar–Malgodown Flyover Collapse

A portion of the flyover connecting Chhatra Bazar and Malgodown partially collapsed on March 9, 2022, killing at least two people (believed vegetable vendors/daily laborers working beneath) and injuring others, with some feared trapped under debris; residents said the structure had been "in a dilapidated condition."

No rating — fatal incident on recordEst. 2022

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What is the number one place to see in Cuttack?

Our editors rank by a mix of visitor rating and sheer audacity. Scroll the list below — it's ordered as filed, oldest first.

Are these attractions safe to visit?

Define 'safe'. Daylight visits are advised. Maintain distance from open manholes, leaning structures, and anything under active repair. We accept no liability; neither does anyone else, which is rather the theme.

How much did these projects cost?

Where public figures exist, they're listed on each attraction's page, sourced from tenders, budgets and RTI replies. Several projects have no publicly disclosed final cost — that's noted too.

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NOTICE — Entries document real, publicly reported infrastructure projects, sourced from news reports and RTI replies (see each entry for citations). Star ratings, reviews and editorial tone are satirical framing; the underlying facts are not, and are omitted for entries involving loss of life. Not affiliated with any government body.© 2026 Blunderlust · File No. BL/2026/POTHOLE/01