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Patna-Purnia Expressway: Reach Purnia in 3 Hours, Cars at 120 KM/h, Opening by 2028
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News18•21-09-2026, 07:44
Patna-Purnia Expressway: Reach Purnia in 3 Hours, Cars at 120 KM/h, Opening by 2028
- •The Patna-Purnia Greenfield Expressway will be a 282-kilometer, six-lane corridor designed for a maximum speed of 120 KM/h.
- •The route will start from Mirnagar in Hajipur, passing through Samastipur, Darbhanga, Saharsa, and Madhepura, reaching Hansdah in Purnia.
- •The project includes 21 large bridges, 140 small bridges, 11 railway overbridges, 21 interchanges, and 322 underpasses.
- •It will connect to the Amas-Darbhanga Expressway in Vaishali, strengthening Bihar's overall expressway network.
- •Purnia district will have 8 interchanges, and Purnia Airport will be directly connected to the expressway. NHAI aims for completion by 2028.
Key Questions Answered
NHAI has set a target to complete the ambitious Patna-Purnia Greenfield Expressway project by 2028, which will connect several districts of Bihar to a fast road network.
The maximum design speed for vehicles on the six-lane corridor is set at 120 kilometers per hour, allowing the journey between Patna and Purnia to be completed in approximately 3 to 4 hours.
The approximately 282-kilometer long expressway will start from Mirnagar in Hajipur, passing through Samastipur, Darbhanga, Saharsa, and Madhepura before reaching Dagrua (Hansdah) in Purnia district.
