Patna/Munger: Construction of a new “zero-mile” junction has begun in Munger as part of the ambitious Munger–Mirzachauki greenfield four-lane highway project, with officials describing it as a major step towards easing congestion and improving regional connectivity.
The junction, being developed near the Telia Talab area of the city, is designed as a multi-level traffic interchange. Under the plan, the four-lane highway will pass over the junction on an elevated structure, while a fully developed service road will run beneath it, allowing smoother movement for local traffic.
Authorities say the zero-mile junction will emerge as a new traffic hub for Munger, enabling vehicles to disperse efficiently towards multiple directions. Once completed, it is expected to significantly reduce traffic pressure within the city while improving access to neighbouring districts.
According to the project design, vehicles travelling towards Khagaria, Begusarai, the Kosi region and Seemanchal will be able to turn left from the Shri Krishna Setu using the service lane. Traffic heading from Munger towards Mirzachauki will use the elevated four-lane flyover, avoiding city roads altogether. Separate arrangements have also been made for vehicles travelling towards Bariarpur.
The junction itself is being developed as a circular interchange, with planners emphasising both functionality and aesthetics. Officials say the redesigned Telia Talab zero mile will also enhance the city’s visual landscape.
Once operational, long-distance travellers moving from Patna via Lakhisarai and Munger towards Bhagalpur, Pirpainti and Kahalgaon will be able to stay on the four-lane corridor without entering city service lanes. Vehicles will access the highway via a flyover near Tata Motors after the Safiyasarai railway crossing, linking directly to the Rishikund four-lane stretch.
Manish Kumar, project director at the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), said construction of the Munger–Mirzachauki greenfield four-lane road was progressing at a pace. Of the total 22.5km stretch within Munger district, around 80–85% of the work has already been completed. The highway is expected to become fully operational by June 2026.
The project is also set to integrate with the proposed Mokama–Munger four-lane highway, a 90km corridor currently undergoing land surveys. Around 20km of that route will pass through Munger district, including parts of Dharhara and Jamalpur blocks.
Once completed, the Mokama–Munger highway will connect with the under-construction Munger–Mirzachauki road near Safiabad in Jamalpur, providing uninterrupted four-lane connectivity from Mirzachauki to Patna.
