PATNA: CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated the 12.5km-long AIIMS-Digha elevated corridor in Patna on Monday.
Constructed at the cost of Rs1289.25 crore, this corridor will help people from north Bihar reach the AIIMS-Patna through Sonepur-Digha JP Setu without facing the city traffic.
“This is the longest elevated road of Bihar and seventh in India. It has 106 metres long ROB on Patna-Delhi railway line. This is claimed to be the longest ROB in India,” an official of road construction department (RCD) told TOI on Monday.
After inauguration of the elevated corridor, the CM accompanied by ministers and RCD officials went to the northern side of the JP Setu and inspected its northern approach road.
During the course of inauguration and inspection, additional chief secretary (RCD) Amrit Lal Meena briefed the CM about the ongoing road projects and future plans.
Speaking on the occasion, Nitish said, “I am very glad to have the opportunity to inaugurate this elevated corridor. It is the first inaugural programme in my new term.”
Nitish also said the construction work of the elevated corridor had to be completed in 2018, but it got delayed due to the work on the rail overbridge (ROB). “We also spoke to the rail minister and railway officials for early completion of the rail overbridge. After that the work of the elevated corridor could be expedited,” the CM said.
He also honoured the officials and engineers engaged in the work of the elevated corridor.