Urgency defines Bihar’s infrastructure drive as Road Construction Secretary Pankaj Pal demands swift action on Ganga-spanning mega bridges. His comprehensive review of the Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur project highlighted robust advancement on this greenfield connector from NH-31 at Karjan to NH-28 in Samastipur.
Key milestones include near-completion of 45/46 foundation-substructure units, extensive segment casting (650/1170), and gantry-launched erections (197/1043). Full marks for 127 crane-erected segments, alongside steady CFT progress. Yet, Pal insists on doubling down to finalize within timelines, easing Mahatma Gandhi Setu’s burden and linking Bihar’s north-south corridors seamlessly.
Spanning 51.26 km with a 5.51 km Ganga crossing and 45.75 km approach paths, the project under Bihar State Road Development Corporation eyes transformative impact on trade and mobility.
Turning to Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat’s 4-lane cable-stayed bridge, uniting Bhagalpur and Khagaria, Pal greenlit ongoing works post IIT Roorkee’s design approvals. Well cap modifications for P9-P13 are in motion, with contractor proposals for P6-P9 spans under review.
A strict 18-month completion mandate includes weekly milestone tracking. The 20.3 km access roads, due by May 2026, see brisk activity across ROBs except Pasaraha. Pal’s directives prioritize resource surges, quality vigilance, and deadline adherence, positioning these bridges as Bihar’s future lifelines.