Bihar Approves Rs. 5,474 Cr Infra Projects, Including Gandak River Bridge in Muzaffarpur

The Bihar government has approved infrastructure projects worth ₹5,474 crore, including a ₹589 crore three-lane PSC box cell bridge over the Gandak river in Muzaffarpur.

The 2,280-metre-long bridge with a 15.55-metre width and 2,200-metre access road will connect Fatehabad (Paru block) with Chanchalia (Saraiya block). It will cut the current 49 km route via Rewa Ghat to just 10 km, reducing travel time and fuel consumption for thousands of commuters. Road Construction Minister Nitin Nabin called the bridge a “lifeline” for the region.

Other key approvals include the revised JP Ganga Path in Patna, a 20.5 km stretch from Digha to Didarganj, with an allocation of ₹4,119.06 crore for land acquisition, utility shifting, and rehabilitation. Additionally, ₹765.86 crore has been sanctioned for the upgradation of State Highway-95 under Bihar State Highway Project-III (Phase-2), funded by the Asian Development Bank.

"These projects are aimed at strengthening the state’s road network and improving connectivity. Together, these projects reaffirm Bihar’s commitment to expanding its road network, modernising infrastructure, and ensuring inclusive growth across the state," Shri Nitin Nabin commented.