Bhubaneswar, June 25: The new BJP government on Tuesday said it would execute the metro project to resolve persistent traffic congestion in the twin city of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. 

Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra said support of the Union Government would be sought to take up the project after a review of the State Budget. 

"The double-engine government (BJP governments at both Centre and in the State) will certainly support Odisha. Metro is a big project. Detailed discussions will soon be held on how to start the project work in the rainy season," said the Minister.  

The Minister also hinted about the government's plan to streamline the traffic system. 

Plans are afoot to take out red lights from the traffic posts and put in place a better traffic management system. 

Commuters will not need to wait at traffic posts for hours. An alternative system will come up. A system being operational at over-bridges and approach roads may be followed. Talks will be  held at department level in this regard soon, the Minister said.