Patna: The Bihar Road Construction Department has stepped up monitoring of major road and bridge projects in Darbhanga, with Road Construction Minister Er. Kumar Shailendra directing officials to accelerate construction and remove bottlenecks affecting project progress.
A high-level review meeting was held on August 16 at the Road Construction Department’s conference hall in Patna. BJP state president Sanjay Sarawagi, department secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal and senior officials from various road and bridge agencies attended the meeting.
Major Darbhanga projects reviewed
Officials reviewed the progress of several key infrastructure projects, including:
- Darbhanga Elevated Road
- Lohia Chowk-Pandasarai Elevated Road
- Approach road to the new Darbhanga Airport terminal
- Railway overbridges at Delhi Mor, Kagwa Gumti, Donar Chowk, Chatti Chowk and Pandasarai
- Widening of the Shivdhara-Harpur road
- Harahi-Digdhi-Gangasagar Pond Integration Project
The elevated roads and proposed ROBs are expected to help reduce congestion at some of Darbhanga’s busiest intersections. Road strengthening projects are also aimed at improving the movement of goods and easing transportation for traders and businesses.
Land acquisition and other hurdles to be cleared
During the meeting, officials discussed issues affecting project implementation, including land acquisition, traffic management, alignment and other construction-related obstacles.
The minister directed officials to resolve issues related to land acquisition, utility shifting and tree felling through coordination with the Railways, Forest Department and district administration.
Additional resources are also to be deployed wherever necessary to accelerate construction and meet revised project deadlines.
Negligent agencies may face debarment
The department issued a strict warning regarding delays in project execution. Officials said agencies found responsible for negligence could face debarment, while action may also be taken against government officials found negligent in monitoring or executing the projects.
The department secretary said projects are being continuously monitored through headquarters-level reviews and site inspections, particularly those progressing behind schedule.
Senior officials to inspect Darbhanga projects on Monday
A high-level team of senior officials from the department headquarters will visit Darbhanga on Monday to inspect ongoing road and bridge projects and assess their progress on the ground.
The projects will continue to be monitored at the headquarters level, with emphasis on timely completion and construction quality.
No compromise on construction quality
Minister Kumar Shailendra directed officials and executing agencies to complete the projects within the stipulated timelines while maintaining construction standards.
The department said the accelerated infrastructure works are intended to improve connectivity, reduce traffic congestion and strengthen transportation facilities across Darbhanga.
