PATNA: The construction of a proposed 9km elevated road in Patna, linking Beur More to AIIMS, has hit a major obstacle after the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways ordered a change in alignment.
Officials said the original design, which include a sharp 90-degree turn near Anisabad More, posed a serious accident risk. To resolve this, the ministry has directed that the road be rerouted diagonally through the Manikchand Tank area. While the revised alignment may reduce congestion and improve safety, it will require significant land acquisition in a densely populated neighbourhood.
According to estimates, more than Rs 100 crore will be needed to compensate residents whose land and homes fall under the new route. Local authorities have warned that disputes over compensation could delay the project further.
The ministry recently issued guidelines stating that funding for road projects would be sanctioned only if 100% of the required land is available. In line with this policy, approval for the Beur More–AIIMS road has been withheld. Responsibility for the project has since been transferred to the Bihar State Road Development Corporation, which has been asked to prepare a fresh detailed project report (DPR).
Officials confirmed that an earlier DPR had already been submitted, but work cannot proceed until the new plan is approved and land acquisition is completed.
