Painal, Patna

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.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspected the Patna-Bettiah Expressway, a 164-km greenfield project expected to halve travel time to West Champaran to three hours and boost economic development in North Bihar. The first section is slated for completion by April 2027, with the entire project expected by 2027-2028.

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.