Patna, November 2026: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday inspected the ongoing construction of a connectivity road under the JP Ganga Path project, linking Patna Sahib Railway Station to Patna Ghat in Patna City. He reviewed the progress of the project and directed officials to ensure its timely completion while maintaining high construction standards.
During the inspection, Principal Secretary of the Road Construction Department, Pankaj Kumar Pal, briefed the Chief Minister on the project's progress and technical details.
He informed that the proposed connectivity road would be 1.5 km long and would be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 52.54 crore. Work on the project commenced on April 5, 2025.
The connectivity road begins at Patna Sahib Railway Station and will terminate at the Patna Ghat junction with the JP Ganga Path. The project also includes the construction of a flyover on Ashok Rajpath to facilitate smoother movement of vehicles.
The Chief Minister said the new road would provide direct connectivity between Patna Sahib Railway Station and the JP Ganga Path, significantly improving transportation facilities in the area.
He added that the project would help reduce traffic congestion on Ashok Rajpath and in the Marufganj Mandi area, which frequently experiences heavy vehicular movement. The connectivity road would also improve access to surrounding localities, including Dalhatta and Charkhi Par.
Another important component of the project is the proposed connection of JP Ganga Path to the new National Highway-30 (NH-30) through a road overbridge (ROB) at Patna Sahib Railway Station. This would provide commuters with an additional route and strengthen connectivity between different parts of the city.
Choudhary said the state government was committed to providing better road infrastructure and improved transportation facilities to citizens. He emphasised that the project would make daily commuting easier for residents of Patna City and help streamline traffic movement in the region.
The Chief Minister instructed the concerned officials to closely monitor the construction work and ensure that the project was completed within the stipulated timeframe without compromising on quality.
Senior officials present during the inspection included Road Construction Department Principal Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal, Urban Development and Housing Department Secretary Animesh Parashar, Municipal Commissioner Yashpal Meena, District Magistrate Kundan Kumar and other senior administrative officers.
