Nitish Kumar inaugurates 1st phase of Mithapur-Mahuli elevated road to ease traffic in Patna.
Patna, June 16, 2025: In a major boost to Bihar’s infrastructure development, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday inaugurated the first phase of the Mithapur-Mahuli four-lane elevated road, aimed at decongesting traffic and improving connectivity in Patna and surrounding regions.
Mithapur-Mahuli is an ambitious project of Nitish Kumar:
The newly inaugurated stretch, from Bhupatipur to Punpun is an ambitious project of Nitish Kumar that connects to the Patna-Gaya-Dobhi NH-83, offering a faster and smoother commute to Jehanabad, Gaya, Dhanbad, Kolkata, and Ranchi.
The road is expected to significantly reduce traffic load on existing congested routes such as the Patna Bypass.
The elevated corridor is part of a Rs. 1105 crore project, which began in 2020 and was completed within the targeted five-year timeline. The full project, once completed, will streamline intra-city travel and improve access to southern Bihar.
Speaking at the inaugural function at Bhupatipur, Bihar Road Construction Minister Nitin Naveen highlighted the project’s benefits.
“Earlier, it took 45 to 50 minutes to reach Punpun via the old road. With the inauguration of this elevated road, the journey will now take only 10 minutes. It will immensely benefit commuters and reduce their dependence on traffic-prone city roads,” Naveen said.
The occasion was attended by several senior leaders, including Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, Gopal Ravidas, and others.
Nitish Kumar regularly inspects the infrastructural projects:
A day prior, CM Nitish Kumar had conducted an inspection of key infrastructure projects, including the Mithapur-Mahuli elevated road, the Zero Mile flyover, and more.
His recent inaugurations also include the double-decker Ashok Rajpath flyover and Patna Junction’s subway.
The state government is also preparing for the mid-August inauguration of Patna’s first metro line, stretching from Patliputra Bus Stand to Malahi Pakadi.
With the 2025 Bihar assembly elections approaching, CM Nitish Kumar is ramping up efforts to complete key infrastructure projects, signaling a development-oriented push aimed at reshaping public amenities across the state.
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