CM inspects link road under construction over Mandiri drain

Patna: CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the development work of the two-lane link road being constructed over Mandiri drain here. He started the inspection of the two-lane link road under construction from near Bihar College of Arts, followed by Bans Ghat Kali Temple and Income Tax roundabout.
Urban development and housing department (UDHD) secretary Abhay Kumar Singh gave detailed information to the CM about the progress and status of the link road. Singh informed the CM that the road would extend from Nehru Path to JP Ganga Path, with a section from Bans Ghat on Danapur-Bankipur road to JP Ganga Path being elevated.
Nitish instructed the officials to complete the construction of this link road as per the set target. "Special care should be taken to ensure that the boundary wall of the Bihar College of Arts is not damaged," he said.
The arrival of the CM in the Mandiri area generated great enthusiasm among the residents who expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the ongoing development work by chanting slogans. During this time, the CM also interacted with the local people. "Once the road is completed, it will greatly facilitate movement, reduce traffic congestion, save time and lead to further development of the area," Nitish said.
A communique issued from the chief minister's office said a 1,289-m box drain, along with a two-lane link road is being constructed from the Income Tax roundabout on Nehru Path to Bans Ghat on Danapur-Bankipur road. "The plan includes a service road, drain and utility duct. Additionally, two ramps and three desilting chambers will be constructed for cleaning, along with four sluice gates proposed for drainage management and control. For beautification, street lighting and landscaping work will also be undertaken," the communique said.
During the inspection, water resources and parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, road construction minister Nitin Nabin, CM's principal secretary Deepak Kumar and secretary Kumar Ravi, UDHD secretary Abhay Kumar Singh, district magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh, municipal commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar, senior superintendent of police Avkash Kumar, and other senior officials were present.