Bihar's Khagaria-Purnea Highway Upgrade Approved at ₹3,936 Crore
Bihar's Khagaria-Purnea highway upgradation approved for Rs 3,936 cr

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The Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the upgrade of the Khagaria-Purnea section of National Highways 31 and 231 in Bihar to a four-lane standard at a cost of ₹3,936 crore. This project aims to improve road safety, reduce travel time, and enhance regional connectivity.
- 01The project will upgrade 143.529 kilometers of highway to a four-lane standard.
- 02An extended Greenfield Bypass of 6.729 kilometers will be developed for Purnea City.
- 03The upgrade is expected to reduce travel time to approximately two hours.
- 04The project will connect with five PM Gati-Shakti Economic Nodes and eleven Logistic Nodes.
- 05This initiative aims to enhance socio-economic development and regional mobility.
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the upgradation of the Khagaria-Purnea section of National Highways 31 and 231 in Bihar, with an investment of ₹3,936 crore. This initiative will transform 143.529 kilometers of roadway into a four-lane highway, addressing critical geometric deficiencies and congestion in Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar, and Purnia districts. A significant feature of the project includes a 6.729-kilometer Greenfield Bypass around Purnea City. The upgraded highway is projected to enhance average travel speeds, cutting travel time to about two hours, while also improving road safety and fuel efficiency. Furthermore, the corridor will facilitate better connectivity to key economic and logistics hubs, integrating with five PM Gati-Shakti Economic Nodes and eleven Logistic Nodes, which include major railway stations and an airport. This upgrade is expected to significantly boost regional mobility and socio-economic growth in Bihar.
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The highway upgrade will significantly improve transportation efficiency in Bihar, facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers.
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