- Patna–Purnia Expressway is nearly ready.
- Travel time between Patna and Purnia will reduce to around 3 hours, connecting 8 districts.
The Patna–Purnia Expressway (NE-9) is a major Bihar infrastructure project, roughly 245–282 km long, designed to connect North Bihar with 6-lane, high-speed connectivity. The expressway, estimated to cost over ₹17,000–19,000 crore, reduces the travel time to around 3 hours, connecting Patna to Purnia via the districts
Key Details of the Road Development Boost:
- Distance & Time: The project will reduce the distance and travel time from around 8–12 hours to roughly 3 hours, enabling speeds of up to
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- Capacity: Designed as a 6-lane greenfield project to enhance logistics, economic growth, and regional trade in Seemanchal.
- Infrastructure Highlights: Includes a substantial 7 km bridge over the Kosi River to connect key economic hubs.
- Construction Model: Developed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), with 40% government funding and 60% private investment.
- Impact: The expressway is expected to improve access to, and connectivity for, three major airports—Darbhanga, Patna, and Purnia—further accelerating industrial development in the region.
