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Bhagalpur to Jharkhand Journey to Be Faster with 1720 Crore Four-Lane Highway
- •A 67-kilometer-long four-lane highway costing approximately Rs 1,720 crore will be built to make travel between Bhagalpur and Jharkhand much easier and faster.
- •The project is expected to save one and a half to two hours of travel time and provide vital connectivity towards Hansdiha and Dumka.
- •The entire road will be constructed in two phases, with the first phase covering Bhagalpur to Kharhara and the second phase covering Kharhara to Bhaljor.
- •The new highway will significantly reduce traffic jams, improve connectivity for Bhagalpur, Banka, and Jharkhand border areas, and boost local employment opportunities.
- •Preparations for the foundation stone laying ceremony are underway in Banka, with extensive arrangements being made at the Marchun ground for the event.
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The entire 67-kilometer four-lane highway project is estimated to cost around ₹1,720 crore and will be constructed in two phases. The first phase from Bhagalpur to Kharhara will cost about ₹857 crore, while the second phase from Kharhara to Bhaljor will cost approximately ₹863 crore.
Travel time between Bhagalpur and Jharkhand is expected to be reduced by about one and a half to two hours once the new four-lane highway is completed. The project aims to ease traffic congestion, improve vehicular movement, and enhance overall regional connectivity.
Preparations are intensifying in Banka for the foundation stone laying ceremony, with a tentative program featuring Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary planned for October 11 at the Marchun ground. Administrative arrangements including a large hangar, helipad, and parking zones are underway, though an official announcement is still awaited.
