28-04-2025
New road inaugurated to ease access to city airport
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Patna: In a bid to improve connectivity to Patna airport for residents of Raja Bazar, Sheikhpura, Khajpura and BMP localities, the newly constructed
Bihar Veterinary Science University Bypass Road
was inaugurated on Monday. The road stretches from the Comfed office to the Mechanical Workshop.
Also, the foundation stone was laid for the Kautilya Nagar Colony Road, linking Ashiana Mor to Eidgah and Nehru Path. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary officiated the event, which was chaired by road construction minister Nitin Nabin. Digha MLA Sanjiv Chaurasia was also present.
Speaking after the event, Choudhary said, "The road construction department (RCD) is actively working to develop and organise Patna as well as the entire state. The department is executing projects worth approximately Rs 10,000 crore in Patna district. The Bihar govt is committed to providing good roads and easy connectivity to the public. With the inauguration of these roads, locals will be relieved from traffic congestion and will experience smoother transportation."
Road construction minister Nabin said, "Patna airport has always been the city's lifeline. With the construction of this road, residents of Raja Bazar, Sheikhpura and BMP areas will have better connectivity to the airport. Chaurasia has also consistently worked towards the construction of this road. Patna airport is now ready with new arrangements and PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the airport on May 4. Considering this, the road has been inaugurated to facilitate easier access for the people of the city to the airport," he added.
The 0.774-km Veterinary University bypass was constructed at a cost of Rs 8 crore under the New Capital road division. Footpaths and drains have been built on both sides of the road. The new bypass will provide an alternative route for travellers heading towards the airport, Phulwarisharif, Jagdeo Path and Nehru Path, thereby easing overall traffic flow.
Foundation stone was also laid for the construction and widening of a 1.6-km stretch of road costing Rs 5.93 crore, covering Kautilya Nagar Colony Path from Ashiana Mod-BMP Path to Eidgah and from Nehru Path Pillar No. 28 to Ashiana BMP Path via Jagadanand Singh's residence.
