Patna: Travel between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh is set to become significantly smoother as the long-awaited Buxar-Haidariya link road is scheduled to open between June and July this year. The project aims to address one of the major traffic bottlenecks on the 20-kilometre stretch between Buxar and Ghazipur, where narrow roads and ageing bridges have long caused hours of delays for commuters.
The 17-kilometre four-lane highway, connecting the Patna-Buxar National Highway (NH 922) to the Purvanchal Expressway, is expected to be completed by the end of the year. This road forms part of the wider Greenfield Corridor Project, a 134-kilometre highway linking Ghazipur to Manjhi Ghat in Bihar via Ballia, with an estimated cost of Rs 5,300 crore.
Construction faced delays due to the challenging terrain along the Ganges River, including soil erosion and monsoon flooding. Nevertheless, around 85% of the project has been completed. Once operational, the new route will reduce the distance between Bihar and key northern cities such as Delhi, Agra, and Lucknow by approximately 17 kilometres, cutting travel time by at least 45 minutes. A dedicated interchange near Karimuddinpur will allow vehicles direct access to the Purvanchal Expressway.
The highway will feature modern infrastructure, allowing vehicles to travel at speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour. An advanced traffic management system will enhance safety, with CCTV and sensors automatically notifying control rooms in the event of accidents. Electronic toll collection and digital signboards displaying weather updates are also planned.
A new three-lane bridge over the Ganges in Buxar is being constructed to relieve pressure on older bridges, providing safer passage for heavy vehicles. Once complete, the highway network is expected to benefit residents and traders in districts including Buxar, Ballia, Patna, Bhojpur, and Saran, while boosting trade and tourism between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The project promises a shift from congested local roads to high-speed expressway travel, offering a much-needed upgrade to the region’s transportation infrastructure.
