Patna Ring Road Corridor (137 KM Expressway)
The Patna Ring Road is a landmark flagship infrastructure project designed to encircle the Greater Patna Metropolitan Region. The ring road links Bihta, Kanhauli, Naubatpur, Ramnagar, Kachchi Dargah, Bidupur, Sonepur, and Digha to provide seamless ring connectivity without choking the city center.
Project Highlights
- Total Circumference: 137.40 Kilometers (6 Packages)
- Carriageway: 6-lane access-controlled highway with service lanes
- Estimated Total Capital Outlay: ₹15,000+ Crores
- Jointly executed by BSRDC (State Sections) and NHAI (National Highway Links)
Package-Wise Execution Breakdown
| Pkg No. | Section Alignment | Length | Sanction Cost | Executing Agency | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pkg 1 | Kanhauli (Bihta) - Ramnagar | 39.20 KM | ₹1,450 Cr | BSRDC (HAM Mode) | Land Acquisition (75%) |
| Pkg 2 | Ramnagar - Kachchi Dargah (NH-30 connection) | 14.80 KM | ₹780 Cr | NHAI / BSRDC | Completed / Open |
| Pkg 3 | Kachchi Dargah - Bidupur 6-lane Ganga Bridge | 22.76 KM | ₹4,988 Cr | BSRDC (ADB/JICA Financed) | Ongoing (86%) |
| Pkg 4 | Bidupur - Hajipur - Sonepur Link | 24.50 KM | ₹910 Cr | NHAI | Under EPC Award |
| Pkg 5 | Sonepur - Digha Bridge connection | 11.20 KM | ₹640 Cr | BSRDC | Completed |
| Pkg 6 | Digha - Sherpur - Bihta Western Link | 24.94 KM | ₹3,100 Cr | BSRDC / MoRTH | Construction Commenced |