August 22, 2025 8:49 PM
Bihar at the crossroads of transformation: PM inaugurates key infrastructure projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 8.15 km Aunta–Simaria bridge project on NH-31, featuring a 1.86 km six-lane bridge over the river Ganga, built at a cost of over ₹1,870 crore. Constructed alongside the nearly seven-decade-old Rajendra Setu, the bridge provides direct connectivity between Mokama in Patna district and Begusarai, reducing travel distance for heavy vehicles by up to 100 km. Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said, “This bridge not only eases trans...