Patna : The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated nine road and drainage projects worth Rs 1.81 crore in the Bankipur area, aiming to improve local connectivity and address waterlogging in several neighbourhoods.
The civic body has issued tenders for the construction of underground drains and pavement quality concrete (PCC) roads across different wards. The projects are targeted for completion within three months, according to the reported details.
The work will cover localities in wards 36, 41, 42 and 49, including Gauriya Sthan, Lalji Tola, GM Road, Chaman Toli, Dharhara Kothi, Marwari Colony, Kajipur, Rani Ghat and Gulbi Ghat Road.
In addition to the nine road and drainage projects, a Kushwaha Panchayat Bhawan will be constructed at Chak Musallahpur in ward 48 at an estimated cost of Rs 24.63 lakh.
Road And Drain Construction Planned Across Bankipur Wards
The nine projects include underground drainage systems and PCC roads intended to improve access in residential lanes and strengthen rainwater drainage.
In ward 36, an underground drain and PCC road will be constructed in the lane east of Gauriya Sthan, connecting Savitri Sadan to the residence of Umesh Yadav. The project has an estimated cost of Rs 16.54 lakh.
Another project in Lalji Tola will cover the stretch from Dilip Kirana Store to Hanuman Temple. The work has been allocated Rs 15.24 lakh.
In ward 41, a drain and PCC road will be built along GM Road lane, from Ritu Kunj via the residence of Dr Ramji Prasad to Manoj Kumar’s house. The project is estimated to cost Rs 18.80 lakh.
A separate project in Chaman Toli, covering the stretch from Sat Gharwa to Shrilal, has been allocated Rs 16.01 lakh.
Dharhara Kothi And Kajipur To Get New Drainage Infrastructure
Two projects in ward 42 will focus on improving roads and drainage in Dharhara Kothi and Marwari Colony.
At Dharhara Kothi, a drain and PCC road will be constructed from Jai Prakash Niwas to Kalika Offset at an estimated cost of Rs 19.71 lakh.
In Abulas Lane of Marwari Colony, similar work has been proposed with an allocation of Rs 23.07 lakh.
Another project in Kajipur will involve the construction of an RCC drain and PCC road from Chandrabhushan’s residence to Road No. 3. The estimated expenditure for this work is Rs 15.22 lakh.
Rani Ghat And Gulbi Ghat Road Included In Ward 49 Projects
In ward 49, a drain and PCC road will be constructed from Sai Baba Temple to the Ganga Ghat near Bhuteshwar Dham in Rani Ghat. The project has an estimated cost of Rs 15.13 lakh.
The civic body has also approved PCC road construction on Gulbi Ghat Road, covering the stretch from Ashok Rajpath to Peepal Tal Devi Sthan. The work has been allocated Rs 17.52 lakh.
These projects are intended to improve access along the identified stretches and provide better road surfaces for residents.
Kushwaha Panchayat Bhawan To Be Built In Chak Musallahpur
Alongside the road and drainage work, a Kushwaha Panchayat Bhawan (Naresh Vidya Mandir) will be constructed at Chak Musallahpur in ward 48.
The building is estimated to cost Rs 24.63 lakh. The facility is a separate civic infrastructure project included in the development plans for the Bankipur area.
Three-Month Deadline For Construction Work
According to the reported details, executive engineers have been assigned responsibility for the construction projects. They have been directed to ensure that the work is completed within the stipulated period while maintaining construction quality.
The underground drains are intended to improve water discharge and reduce waterlogging in residential lanes, particularly during the rainy season. The PCC roads are expected to replace damaged or uneven stretches and make everyday movement easier for residents.
The projects will be implemented across several wards in the Bankipur area. Their impact will depend on timely execution, construction quality and proper maintenance of the new roads and drainage systems.
