Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the 84-kilometer stretch will cost ₹4,447 crore. This approval marks one of the biggest infrastructure decisions in recent months and is expected to strengthen trade and logistics in Bihar.

The project will connect Bhagalpur to key regional towns including Mokama, Barahiya, Lakhisarai, Jamalpur, and Munger. By enhancing transport efficiency, the corridor will reduce travel time and boost economic activity across the state.

With Bihar assembly elections approaching, the Bihar highway project approval has also sparked political debate. Analysts believe the move combines development priorities with a strategy to appeal to voters by focusing on infrastructure growth.

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