Road over Mandiri drain to be ready before monsoon: PSCL
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Patna: Around 70% of the construction work on the road over the Mandiri drain, connecting Nehru Path to Ashok Rajpath, has been completed. Slab casting has been done over approximately 1,000 metres of the drain.
The two-lane road will be 1,289 metres long and include 4.5-metre-wide service lanes on both sides. The project, being executed under Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL), is expected to improve connectivity and ease traffic flow. Officials have set a target to complete the work by the end of June, before the onset of the monsoon.
According to the detailed project report, the road is based on a double-barrel reinforced cement concrete (RCC) box model, which can be opened from the top to allow cleaning of the drain without damaging the road surface.
"To expedite the remaining work, multiple segments are being developed simultaneously. Alongside the drain reconstruction, road construction is underway. Once the roadwork is completed, landscaping will be carried out on both sides for beautification," a PSCL official said.
The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 86 crore, will connect the income-tax roundabout on Bailey Road to Bansghat on Danapur Bankipur Path.
A box drain is being laid throughout with a two-lane road above it and additional service lanes to ease vehicle entry and turns. A service drain and utility duct are also being built to carry sewage from adjoining houses.
PSCL spokesperson Priya Saurabh said, "Construction of three desilting chambers and four sluice gates is also underway. Two ramps and three desilting chambers are being built for drain maintenance.
Four sluice gates are being constructed to prevent Ganga water from entering the drain during the monsoon when water levels rise."
The Mandiri drain is the city's largest, linking nine major drains – S P Verma Road, Mithapur, Gardanibagh, Babu Bazar, Dhobighat, Eco Park, Chhajjubagh, MLA Flats, and the irrigation building drain. It plays a critical role in managing both sewage and rainwater drainage for six major catchment areas.
The construction agreement for the project was signed on Sept 19, 2023 and work began shortly thereafter. The project is expected to conclude by the end of next month, approximately 21 months after commencement.
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