Centre Sanctions Rs 3,330.40 Crore For Flyovers, Greenfield Corridor And Economic Spur Projects In Bihar And Jharkhand

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced the approval of three major infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and easing traffic flow in Jharkhand and Bihar.

The combined cost of these projects stands at Rs 3,330.40 crore.

Elevated Flyovers on NH-19 in Jharkhand

In Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, approval has been granted for the construction of two six-lane elevated flyovers, including the reconstruction/rehabilitation of existing footpaths, at Barwa Adda-Panagarh in the Nirsa and Gobindpur areas of National Highway-19, at a cost of Rs 1,130.54 crore.

This project is part of the National Highway (NH-19, formerly GT Road NH-02) connecting Jharkhand and West Bengal.

The current alignment passes through the built-up areas of Nirsa and Gobindpur, where grade junctions at major cross roads contribute to congestion in Nirsa.

The proposed grade-separated alignment will function as a bypass, reducing congestion and ensuring smooth and seamless traffic flow in this corridor.

Four-Lane Spur in Bihar's Kishanganj District

In Bihar's Kishanganj district, approval has been granted for the construction of a 24.849 km four-lane spur connecting National Highway-27 and National Highway-327E on the Kishanganj-Bahadurganj section, at a cost of Rs 1,117.01 crore.

This project is an economic corridor that is vital for direct connectivity between the East-West Corridor (NH-27, previously NH-31) and NH-327E.

It will also enhance connectivity to Siliguri Airport (Bagdogra) from various cities.

The project is expected to significantly reduce the distance and travel time between key nodal points, providing passengers with the most efficient connectivity and the shortest route.

Access-Controlled Greenfield Corridor in Bihar

In Bihar's Patna district, approval has been granted for the construction of a six-lane access-controlled greenfield corridor from Ramnagar to Kachchi Dargah on National Highway-119D, including the widening of the existing NH-31.

The project, part of the Amas-Darbhanga highway, has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 1,082.85 crore.

The Amas-Darbhanga project will provide direct connectivity between two economic corridors, National Highway-02 (new NH-19) and National Highway-57 (new NH-27).

It will also improve connectivity between Bihar's interior regions and neighbouring states such as West Bengal, Jharkhand, and the Northeast.

Additionally, this initiative will enhance the efficiency of long-haul traffic and freight movement across India's eastern region.

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