Rivers Swell, Patna Double Deck Flyover Worth Rs 422 Cr Sinks As Rains Batter Bihar
Patna's double-deck flyover, inaugurated by the CM in June, has sunk after heavy rainfall. Built for Rs 422 crore, flooding has disrupted daily life and raised structural concerns.
A recent incident has raised concerns about the structural integrity of Patna's double-deck flyover, which was inaugurated in June this year. Part of the double-deck flyover sinks after incessant rainfall in the city.
The flyover was built for Rs 422 crore and was inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. A video of the flyover built to ease traffic congestion on Ashok Rajpath, connecting Kargil Chowk near Gandhi Maidan to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) and Science College, was shared by the news agency ANI.
Patna has suffered heavy rainfall over the past few days, causing severe flooding across major areas, including Kankarbagh, Rajendra Nagar, Exhibition Road and Gandhi Maidan. Waterlogging has severely impacted daily life, causing widespread disruptions, with roads, homes, hospitals, and schools getting flooded, accompanied by sewage overflow, traffic jams, and a breakdown of local drainage systems.
The relentless rains have overwhelmed poor drainage systems, leading to disruptions in daily life and prompting worry over affected infrastructure, including the flyover.
The double-deck flyover consists of two levels. The upper deck is 2,175.5 metres long and carries traffic from Gandhi Maidan to Science College. The lower deck is 1,449.3 metres long and helps vehicles move from Patna College to Gandhi Maidan, near BN College. Both decks, each 8.5 metres wide, connect to PMCH and are meant to reduce traffic jams in the city.
According to the officials, Ashok Rajpath will soon have four levels—two flyover tiers, a ground-level service road, and the upcoming metro underground.
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