Bihar’s path to superior connectivity accelerates with Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal’s tough orders for Ganga bridge projects. Reviewing the flagship Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur four-laner, he noted encouraging metrics: 45/46 piers founded, 650/1170 segments molded, 197/1043 gantry-installed, all 127 crane segments up, and 118/471 CFT units ready.
This 51.26 km highway, bridging NH-31 to NH-122 over 5.51 km of Ganga, will redefine north-south links and relieve Mahatma Gandhi Setu. Executed by Bihar State Road Development Corporation, it demands intensified casting, erection, and safety protocols for on-time delivery.
Pal’s lens then captured the Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat cable-stayed icon, a Bhagalpur-Khagaria connector poised for economic uplift. IIT Roorkee’s theoretical approvals unlock foundation advances, with well cap cuttings at P10-P13 and preparations for others.
Contractors face 18-month ultimatums backed by immediate work plans and weekly audits. Approach roads totaling 20.3 km target May 2026, progressing steadily bar ROB Pasaraha. These interventions by Pal underscore a zero-tolerance for delays, promising Bihar residents smoother journeys and booming prospects ahead.