Patna, April 4 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday conducted an on-site inspection of the under-construction Danapur–Bihta Elevated Road project in Patna, reviewing progress and issuing directions to officials.

During his visit near Kanhauli village, the Chief Minister assessed the pace and quality of the ongoing work and instructed engineers and company officials to ensure timely completion while maintaining high construction standards. He stressed that any compromise on quality would not be tolerated.

Senior officials, including Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Secretaries to the Chief Minister Kumar Ravi and Dr Chandrashekhar Singh, Patna District Magistrate Dr Tyagarajan S.M., and representatives of the executing agency briefed him on the current status of the project.

After reviewing the updates, Nitish Kumar directed the team to expedite execution and complete the project within the stipulated timeline.

The Danapur–Bihta Elevated Corridor, being constructed on NH-922, is a major four-lane project spanning approximately 25 kilometres and aims to strengthen connectivity to the upcoming Bihta airport.

With an estimated cost of over Rs 1,969 crore, the project is expected to be completed by September 2026. Notably, the corridor includes a 14.5-km-long flyover, which is among the longest elevated stretches in eastern India.

Once completed, the project is expected to ease traffic congestion and support regional development. The Chief Minister said the corridor will benefit lakhs of commuters by significantly reducing congestion between Danapur and Bihta, one of Patna’s busiest stretches, and cutting travel time.

The elevated road will connect Danapur Railway Station, Shiwala Chowk, and Bihta airport, and improve access to key institutions such as IIT Patna and NIT Patna. It will also strengthen connectivity towards Koilwar and western Bihar, and support future infrastructure growth, including the proposed Bihta civil enclave.

The project is expected to enhance urban mobility in Patna and surrounding areas, while improving long-distance connectivity towards Delhi and other regions.

–IANS

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