Patna: Bihar is set to receive another six-lane expressway as part of a broader push to expand road infrastructure across the state. The proposed corridor is expected to improve connectivity in the districts of Munger, Saharsa, Banka, Madhepura and Khagaria, while significantly reducing travel time to major religious destinations in neighbouring states and Nepal.
The project was earlier announced by road construction minister Dilip Jaiswal, who said the high-speed greenfield expressway would form part of a wider corridor linking Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal with Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand. Officials estimate the expressway will span roughly 250km and provide faster bus connectivity, with travel from Munger to Deoghar potentially reduced to around two hours and journeys to Nepal’s Pashupatinath Temple taking about three hours.
Authorities say the project could generate employment opportunities during construction while also stimulating economic activity in surrounding regions. Farmers affected by land acquisition are expected to receive compensation, which policymakers believe may improve local livelihoods. The state government has allocated Rs 8,260 crore for road infrastructure projects in the 2026-27 budget, with the high-speed corridor viewed as a flagship initiative.
The proposed expressway is part of a wider programme of highway expansion in Bihar. Work on the six-lane road linking Varanasi and Aurangabad is nearing completion, a development expected to speed up travel between Bihar and Delhi via Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, the Aurangabad–Chordaha corridor is also approaching completion, which is anticipated to strengthen connectivity with Jharkhand and West Bengal and support regional mobility.
