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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Centre approves two infra projects for Samastipur
Patna: Union ministry of road transport and highways granted administrative and financial approval for two infrastructure projects in Samastipur. The project involves four-laning of a 2.056-km stretch of NH-322 from Mathurapur to Mukhtapur ROB and construction of a new 200-metre long HLRCC bridge over the Budhi Gandak river in the district. The project is estimated to cost Rs 58.60 crore, said road construction department (RCD) officials on Wednesday. According to an official statement issued by the Bihar State Road Construction Corporation Limited (BSRDCL), the project includes widening and strengthening of the road from chainage 67.471 km to 69.256 km of NH-322 and construction of a new HLRCC bridge (8x24.00 metres) in place of the old damaged screw pile bridge. The tender for the project has been issued, and the construction work is expected to be completed within 24 months from the commencement date. RCD minister, Nitin Nabin, while expressing gratitude to the central govt for approving the project, said, "The project will not only improve connectivity between Samastipur and Darbhanga but also provide relief to urban traffic." Nabin said that NH-322 is a major route in Samastipur district, connecting Samastipur and Darbhanga through Magardih ghat. The current HLRCC bridge at Magardih Ghat is functional, while the old screw pile bridge is damaged and unusable. The new project will enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion in the area, he said. The project was announced by CM Nitish Kumar during his 'Pragati Yatra' on Jan 13, 2025. The announcement included construction of a new HLRCC bridge and four-laning of the road from Magardih Ghat to Mukhtapur. With the central govt's approval and tender issuance, the project is now set to move forward.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Siromtoli flyover's cable-stayed-bridge clears load test, June launch likely
1 2 3 Ranchi: The 142-meter-long, cable-stayed-bridge in the city, has cleared a weeklong load testing exercise and is ready for vehicular movement, officials of the state road construction department said on Friday. With the bridge now declared fit for use, the decks have been cleared for the inauguration of the Siromtoli Flyover project in the coming weeks. The RCD put the bridge to test, which crosses the busy railway tracks a few hundred metres away from the Ranchi railway station, between Tuesday and Friday. Starting off with 100 tonnes, the load was gradually increased to 300 tonnes to assess its structural integrity, officials said. In the last leg of tests, trucks carrying 25 tonnes of crushed stone each were placed on the bridge for 24 hours. "This is a proud moment. The bridge passed all phases of load testing successfully and is now ready to be opened to the public. We used loaded trucks to simulate real-life pressure scenarios, and the results were highly satisfactory. The structural performance was stable throughout," said Binod Kacchap, executive engineer of the RCD. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Once functional, the flyover, which is over 2 km long, will ease the traffic load from Ranchi's arterial roads. Construction of the project began in 2019 and provide access to commuters to the Kantatoli flyover. With the bridge now tested safe, department officials are expected to work out the dates for the project's inauguration. Sunil Kumar, secretary of the RCD, said, "The date for the inauguration have not been finalised yet." However, sources in the department said the project is expected to be formally inaugurated next month.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
CM: J P Ganga Path will be connected to Gandhi Setu
1 2 Patna: J P Ganga Path, also known as Patna's Marine drive, will now be connected to the Mahatma Gandhi Setu and the new four-lane bridge being constructed alongside it, CM Nitish Kumar said here on Thursday. While inspecting the ongoing construction of the down ramp towards the Ganges from the J P Ganga Path at Gaighat here, Nitish asked the road construction department (RCD) officials to take necessary steps to connect J P Ganga Path with the Mahatma Gandhi Setu and the new four-lane bridge being constructed alongside it. "Engineers should study the linking of the Ganga Path from both the bridges and ensure the work is carried out efficiently," the CM said. The down ramp is being constructed towards the river at Gaighat to ensure smooth vehicle movement and road safety on J P Ganga Path. "Currently, there is a U-turn arrangement for vehicles at Gaighat under the JP Ganga Path Project, but with the construction of this down ramp, the U-turn arrangement will be eliminated," a communique issued from the chief minister office (CMO) said. During the inspection, Nitish said the construction of the down ramp should be completed swiftly so that people can benefit from direct and safe connectivity to the J P Ganga Path at Gaighat. Earlier, the CM inspected the beautification work on the J P Ganga Path. He inspected the landscaping, plantation and beautification work being carried out on the JP Ganga Path. "After plantation, the area will appear lush," Nitish said adding, "the JP Ganga Path is a remarkable project, and its beautification should be done in an excellent manner." After that, the CM reached Gaighat, where he inspected the construction work of the down ramp towards the river From Gaighat, the CM went to Kachchi Dargah and inspected the under-construction Kachchi Dargah-Bidupur six-lane bridge over the Ganges. During the inspection, the CM asked the RCD officials to complete the construction work promptly. "The JP Ganga Path project has been completed up to Didarganj," Nitish said and asked the official to complete the remaining work of the bridge swiftly to establish direct connectivity for vehicles traveling from JP Ganga Path to the Kachchi Dargah-Bidupur six-lane bridge. "The completion of the Kachchi Dargah-Bidupur six-lane bridge will facilitate easier movement between North and South Bihar and provide relief from traffic congestion in Patna city. This bridge will enable people to travel easily to various places in North Bihar from outside Patna city. Residents of the eastern part of Patna will also benefit from improved road and bridge facilities," Nitish said.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
RCD set to repair damaged city roads
Patna: Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO) has handed over three major roads in Patna to the road construction department (RCD) for urgent repair works. The roads, spanning 1,199 metres, are located in the Digha and Kankarbagh zones where sewerage network works have recently been completed. BUIDCO managing director Animesh Kumar Parashar has asked agencies to ensure roads are restored immediately following completion of infrastructure work to avoid inconvenience to the public during the upcoming monsoon season. "The three roads assigned to the RCD for repair include Sahdeo Mahto Marg in Digha Zone-1, Ghurdaur Road in Digha Zone-2 and the stretch from Jaleshwar Temple to Jogipur Colony in Kankarbagh Zone," said an RCD official. Earlier, a list of 39 additional roads was handed over to the department for restoration. These include the stretch from Daroga Rai Path to Veer Chand Patel Path in Digha Zone 1, Digha-Ashiana Road to Shastri Nagar in Digha Zone 2 and from Hanuman Nagar to Malahi Pakri in Kankarbagh zone. Ranjeet Rai, a resident of Ghurdaur Road, said locals face regular difficulties crossing the Ashiana-Digha Road. "A lot of dust can be seen in the air due to ongoing construction work under the Namami Gange Project. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo We have to cover our faces while crossing from there to avoid inhaling the polluted air," said Ravi Prakash, a resident of Ashiana Nagar. "The situation gets worse when it rains, as the road becomes slippery due to the damaged surface," he added. While the RCD is responsible for restoring its own roads, the repair of roads under the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is carried out by BUIDCO's appointed agency. Road construction minister Nitin Nabin had recently directed that all damaged roads be repaired by May 30 without fail. He has also instructed agencies to ensure all open manholes at construction sites are securely covered and all potholes are filled without delay.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mango flyover to get 2 lanes, service road
Jamshedpur : The upcoming Mango flyover in the city will now have a two-lane road and service roads on its flanks to facilitate the movement of local motorists. As per the previous design, a single lane was proposed from Mango roundabout to Payal Cinema. Now, there will be a two-lane road on the stretch, officials said on Saturday. The construction work for the 2.8 km long flyover project began in September last year. A total of Rs 461 crore is to be spent for the project. Officials claimed that the project will be ready early 2026. The proposed changes to the design came to light after senior officials of the state road construction department and the construction company inspected the project on Saturday along with Jamshedpur (West) MLA Saryu Roy. "Changes were made to the design based on the demands of locals, who said a single lane will not be useful," he said. The proposed single lane would have convenience motorists coming in from Sakchi. However, the new design will make way for the movement of vehicles coming approaching from Payal Cinema end. A roundabout will also be built near the theatre alongside a parking lot under the flyover. "Forest land near Payal Cinema will have to be acquired for the implementation of the revised design," Deepak Sahay, executive engineer of the RCD, said.
