Ban on Heavy Vehicles Stopping on Bridges, Orders Issued to DMs and Transport Department: Minister Nitin Nabeen

Patna: Bihar’s Road Construction Minister, Nitin Nabin, on Wednesday reviewed the progress of ongoing road and bridge projects in a meeting at the departmental conference hall. Senior officials, including Additional Chief Secretary Mihir Kumar Singh and Bihar State Road Development Corporation Ltd. (BSRDCL)’s Managing Director Shirshit Kapil Ashok, were present during the review.

The minister issued strict directives to prohibit the stopping of heavy vehicles on major bridges, including Koilwar Bridge and Ara- Chapra Bridge, citing concerns over structural integrity. He stated that instructions had been issued to district magistrates and the transport department to ensure enforcement.

Emphasizing timely completion of projects under the Chief Minister’s Pragati Yatra, the Minister stressed that the government is committed to enhancing statewide connectivity. He asserted that the NDA government is prioritizing the construction and expansion of roads, ensuring both quality and maintenance. Officials responsible for road upkeep were warned that any negligence in maintenance would invite strict action.

Addressing traffic congestion in Bihta, Minister Nabin stated that NHAI had been instructed to take urgent steps. The Vishunpura bypass is under rapid construction, while the widening of Bihta Chauraha has been completed, easing traffic flow. Work on four-lane expansion between Bihta Chauraha and Parev is in progress, alongside service roads, crash barriers, diversions, and signage as per Indian Roads Congress (IRC) standards. Authorities have been directed to remove encroachments at Bihta Chowk.

Additionally, the government is conducting a technical study to develop an alternative route connecting Nagar (NH-139) to NH-922 via Canal Bank to further decongest Bihta Chowk. Regular monitoring and reviews at the state level aim to ensure effective traffic management in the region.