Kachchi Dargah-Bidupur Six-Lane Bridge: Construction on the six-lane bridge across the Ganga River, connecting Kachchi Dargah to Bidupur, reached a milestone on Sunday with the launch of its final segment. This marks the completion of the core construction work of the bridge, which is expected to improve connectivity between North and South Bihar.
Senior officials from the Bihar State Road Development Corporation Limited, including managing director Shirshat Kapil Ashok, attended the event alongside engineers and representatives from the Daewoo-Larsen & Toubro consortium, Patna Press reported.
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Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur Six Lane Bridge: Project Details
- The main bridge spans 9.75 kilometres. However, the total project length, including approach roads, is 19.5 km.
- Designed as an extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge, the bridge is 32 metres wide and can handle vehicles at speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour.
- The project has been financed through a combination of a Rs 3,000 crore loan from the Asian Development Bank and approximately Rs 2,000 crore from the Bihar government.
Connectivity To Get A Major Boost
In Patna, the bridge will connect National Highway 31 with the Hajipur-Samastipur road. According to the report, the project is aimed at reducing traffic pressure on existing crossings and allowing for faster movement between regions, including more consistent access to areas like Raghopur Diara, which was partially connected last year.
Completion Timeline
- According to the officials, the six-lane bridge across the Ganga is expected to be open for vehicular traffic by the end of May 2026.
- Once operational, the bridge is likely to reduce travel times, improve logistics and strengthen connectivity between north and south Bihar.