There is an emergent need to strengthen acid widen the existing roads network. For this there is a plan to connect all district head quarters with the state capital, Ranchi by well-laid two lane roads. This will require widening and strengthening of roads. It is also proposed to connect various district by two laned roads. All inter state highways will be strengthened and double laned.

In order to boost tourism, there is a plan to connect various tourist and and religious places such as Netarhat, Rajarappa, Parasnath, Tarapeeth, Deoghar, Basukinath etc. by two lane roads.

There is also a need to add new roads to the existing road network of State Highways. This can be done by taking over few REO/District board roads having length more than 20.0 Kms. These roads would be required to be strengthened and widened. Recently 555 KMs of S.H. have been transferred to N.H.

It is proposed to widen and strengthen the Naxal affected roads on priority basis to provide smooth administrative functioning and to further developmental programs of such areas. The Govindpur Sahekganj Road via Jamtara and Dumka will be double laned.

The Ranchi Garhwa Nagar Utari Road will be upgraded to enable this road to be taken over by the National Highway Authority.