Patna: The district administration in Bihar has stepped up efforts to fast-track work on the proposed Munger–Mokama greenfield four-lane highway, with officials ordered to complete pending land surveys within days or face action.
At a review meeting held on Thursday at the district headquarters, the district magistrate, Mithilesh Mishra, instructed revenue and land officials to adhere strictly to deadlines linked to the project, which falls under the National Highways Authority of India.
The meeting, attended by zonal officers, revenue officials, Amins and NHAI representatives, assessed the status of land acquisition and survey work for the greenfield corridor, part of National Highway 33. According to a presentation by the acting district land acquisition officer, Rahul Kumar, surveys are under way across five zones of Lakhisarai district: Barhiya, Pipariya, Chanan, Suryagarha and Lakhisarai.
Officials said survey work in Pipariya and Chanan has been completed, while work in two mauzas in Barhiya and Lakhisarai is in its final stages. Mishra directed concerned officers to complete the remaining surveys within two days, warning that delays would not be tolerated.
He expressed dissatisfaction over slow progress in Suryagarha, where surveys remain pending in five mauzas. Officials were instructed to finalise the land records and prepare the Khasra register within the stipulated timeframe. Any negligence, the magistrate said, would invite action against those responsible.
The Munger–Mokama greenfield four-lane project is seen by the administration as critical to improving regional connectivity. Mishra said the expressway would ease traffic congestion, reduce travel time and enhance road links between key areas, creating conditions more conducive to trade and investment.
He emphasised the need for coordination among departments and called for transparency in the land acquisition and survey process to minimise inconvenience to local residents. Senior officials, including the sub-divisional magistrate for land reforms, attended the meeting and pledged to complete the work on schedule.
The administration said progress would be monitored regularly, with another review meeting scheduled next week to assess the status of pending surveys. Officials have been directed to complete all outstanding survey work before that meeting.
Once completed, the highway is expected to improve access for local communities and support broader economic and social development in the region.
