Beur, Patna

Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approved a Rs 3,043-crore budget for 2026-27, focusing on waste management, urban development, and infrastructure upgrades. Key projects include a Rs 514-crore integrated solid waste management system , redevelopment of New Market, and IoT-enabled street lights.

Bihar government has proposed a 150-km-long ring road around Patna under the Bharatmala program, with an estimated cost of ₹15,000 crore. This project aims to integrate 12 national and 5 state highways, construct two major bridges over the Ganga, and ease traffic congestion.

A ₹115 crore Mandiri Nala Road Project, also known as Naveen Kishore Sinha Path, has been inaugurated in Patna. This project, executed under the Patna Smart City Mission, features a covered box drain with a modern road constructed above it, , around Bailey road ,Bans Ghat , & linking Nehru Path to JP Ganga path.

The Road Construction Department is conducting a comprehensive review of 22 ongoing road projects in Patna. The focus is on ensuring quality standards, safety, and timely completion. This review aims to improve the city's road infrastructure, leading to better connectivity and a smoother commuting experience for residents.

Trial runs for the Patna Metro Rail Project Phase I have been successfully completed on the Bhootnath – Malahi Pakri stretch. Additionally, pier girder installation is progressing at Mithapur station for the elevated section. A tunnel is planned under Rajendra Nagar Terminal, running from Moinul Haq Stadium through Rajendra Nagar to Malahi Pakri.

The land acquisition process for the Patna-Purnia six-lane greenfield corridor, now declared National Expressway-9 (NE-9), is in progress. The estimated cost of the 245-km project is around Rs 18,042 crore. This expressway is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Patna and Purnia to 3 hours.The government plans to start construction by early 2027.

Patna officials have collected over Rs 2.25 crore in fines and dismantled 1,402 unauthorized structures during anti-encroachment drives. Stringent measures are being taken to clear obstructions on major routes, aiming to improve traffic flow and public movement. This crackdown is expected to lead to smoother traffic and more organized public spaces.