Because of this delay, six NH projects in Bihar stalled remain stuck in files and construction work cannot begin. Land acquisition has also slowed down, which further delays the projects.

One of the most important projects is the Patna–Purnia expressway. The four-lane expressway will stretch about 245 km and may cost around ₹31,987 crore. Once completed, travel between the two cities could take only about three hours.

Another key project is a 13.41-km six-lane elevated road between Anisabad and Didarganj in Patna. It aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity with several national highways.

A part of the Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata six-lane highway is also among the delayed projects. The road will include a bridge over the Son River and improve transport connectivity in eastern India.

Officials say construction can move faster once the Cabinet gives its final approval.

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The Chief Minister also met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to review two major national highway projects. The discussions focused on the 99.35-kilometre Northern Jaipur Ring Road and the 394-kilometre Jaipur–Amritsar–Jamnagar Corridor. Sharma stressed the need for timely execution and smooth coordination. He said these projects will improve traffic flow and support industrial growth.

Later, Bhajanlal Sharma reached the residence of Union Minister C R Patil, where the Haryana Chief Minister was also present. Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Rao Inderjit Singh attended the meeting. Rajasthan Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat and Haryana ministers Shruti Choudhary and Rao Narbir Singh were also present.

The meeting focused on the long-pending waterlogging issue in Bhiwadi and Dharuhera. Leaders discussed problems on National Highway 919, where rainwater disrupts traffic and industry. Suresh Singh Rawat said both states held positive talks. He added that coordinated action will soon deliver a permanent solution.

Officials view the Delhi visit as important for resolving infrastructure challenges in the Bhiwadi–Dharuhera industrial belt.

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In West Bengal, the Prime Minister reached Ranaghat in Nadia district around 11:15 am.
He inaugurated and laid foundation stones for national highway projects worth nearly ₹3,200 crore.
These included a 66.7-kilometre four-lane stretch of NH-34 between Barajaguli and Krishnanagar.
He also laid the foundation stone for a 17.6-kilometre four-lane section between Barasat and Barajaguli.

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari attended the event.
Officials said these projects will strengthen road connectivity between Kolkata and Siliguri.
Travel time on the route is expected to reduce by almost two hours.

This rally marked PM Modi’s first visit to Bengal after the BJP’s strong Bihar performance.
The choice of Nadia is significant due to the large Matua and refugee population in the region.

Later in the day, PM Modi arrived in Guwahati for a two-day Assam visit.
He unveiled an 80-foot statue of Assam’s first Chief Minister Gopinath Bordoloi.
The Prime Minister also inaugurated a new airport terminal built at a cost of ₹4,000 crore.

During the Assam tour, projects worth over ₹1,600 crore will be launched.

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