The Modi government has approved a major infrastructure boost for Bihar with the Mokama-Munger 4-lane greenfield road project. Spanning 82.40 km, this project will be built under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), where private agencies will bear 60% of the cost, and the government will contribute 40%.
The road is part of the Buxar-Bhagalpur highway plan, with tenders already floated. Estimated at ₹4,447 crore, the project must be completed within 2.5 years. Agencies will recover investments through tolls for 15 years. Once finished, the stretch from Buxar to Mirzachowki will see travel time reduced by 1.5 hours, with vehicles running smoothly at 80 km/h. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari thanked PM Modi for the approval.
In addition, the Cabinet has cleared railway projects for Bihar. A survey for a new rail bridge over the Ganga between Fatuha and Bidupur has been sanctioned. The Ministry of Railways allocated ₹10.51 crore for surveys covering 12 projects, including new lines, doubling of tracks, and bypass routes.
Officials confirmed that these surveys will help prepare detailed project reports, ensuring timely planning and execution. The move marks another step toward strengthening Bihar’s connectivity and boosting regional growth.
