Patna: Bihar Road Construction Minister Nitin Nabin has directed that all damaged roads in the capital, Patna, must be repaired by May 30, 2025 following a high-level meeting with officials from the Road Construction Department, Urban Development and Housing Department, and Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUDCO).
The minister, chairing the joint review meeting, made it clear that delays in restoring roads affected by excavation for infrastructure projects would not be tolerated. “Any delay in repairing roads left open after digging is unacceptable. Public safety and convenience must be the top priority,” Nabin said.
He instructed all concerned agencies to ensure that open manholes are secured and potholes filled without delay. Emphasising inter-departmental coordination, Nabin directed that roads damaged during pipeline work should be handed over to the Road Construction Department by May 25 to allow repair work to be completed by June 5.
“No new roadwork involving digging should begin after May 30 ,” the minister added, citing concerns about road stability during the upcoming monsoon season.
The meeting also reviewed progress on repairs: 12.787 km of road has been restored in the New Rajdhani Path Division, while in Patna West Path Division, 1.755 km of a 2.705 km stretch has been completed. Repairs in Patna City Path Division are expected to start shortly.
BUDCO was instructed to expedite the release of pending funds to the Road Construction Department to prevent delays. Naveen called for continuous dialogue and coordination among all departments involved – including electricity and urban development – to avoid disruptions and maintain the momentum of work. A follow-up review meeting has been scheduled to assess progress.
Senior officials present included Abhay Kumar Singh (Secretary, Urban Development), Sandeep Kumar R. Pudkalkatti (Secretary, Transport Department), B. Karthikeya Dhanji (Secretary, Road Construction Department) and Animesh Kumar Parashar (Managing Director, BUDCO).
