Patna: The busy road connecting Danapur Cantt to Bihta via Maner is set to be widened as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion in western Patna and improve connectivity with North Bihar.
The existing seven-metre-wide road will be expanded to 10 metres under the project, which is estimated to cost around Rs 82 crore. The Road Construction Department has set a target of completing the widening work within one and a half years.
The project is currently in the tendering stage, with work likely to begin next month.
Direct Link To Sherpur-Dighwara Bridge
A key feature of the project will be its direct connection with the under-construction six-lane Sherpur-Dighwara Ganga bridge.
The bridge, which is nearly 70% complete, is a major component of the Patna Ring Road project. The road widening and bridge construction are planned to progress concurrently to improve connectivity between North and South Bihar.
Once the connection is established, vehicles travelling to and from Saran, Chhapra and other parts of North Bihar will be able to access the Danapur-Bihta road directly.
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Bihta–Maner–Danapur Road To Be Widened Under Rs 81 Crore Project
Relief For Danapur, Maner And Bihta
The widened road is expected to reduce congestion in Danapur Cantt, Maner, Bihta and adjoining residential areas.
Improved road capacity is also expected to make travel to Danapur Station easier, reduce travel time between Danapur and Bihta and lower fuel consumption by reducing delays caused by traffic congestion.
Heavy Vehicles To Bypass Patna
The new connectivity is expected to be particularly significant for vehicles travelling towards Bihta and further to Ara and Buxar.
Heavy and light vehicles coming from Saran, Chhapra and North Bihar will be able to use the Sherpur-Dighwara bridge and the widened Danapur-Bihta road without entering Patna city.
This is expected to reduce the volume of through traffic on Patna’s roads while improving access to the industrial and commercial areas around Bihta and Maner.
