Bihar to build three new ‘marine drives’ along the Ganga at ₹17,000 crore

Bihar will soon launch three new ‘marine drive’ projects along the Ganga River, inspired by the success of the J.P. Ganga Path in Patna, with a total estimated investment of ₹17,000 crore, State Road Construction Minister Nitin Nabin said.   “Encouraged by the success of the J.P. Ganga Path in Patna, we are now moving ahead with three more four-lane road projects along the Ganga to strengthen regional connectivity and ease traffic congestion,” said the Minister, “The tendering process for all three projects has been completed. We are grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Ji, whose decisive leadership and unwavering support have been instrumental in realizing Bihar’s infrastructure vision.”

The three projects include the 35.65-kilometer Digha-Sherpur-Bihta-Koilwar corridor; the 41.33-kilometer Sultanganj-Bhagalpur Sabour route; and the 42-kilometer Munger (Safiabad)-Bariyarpur-Ghorghat-Sultanganj stretch.

Minister Nabin emphasized the broader impact, “The four-lane marine drive projects will not only improve travel and connectivity but also boost tourism and local enterprise. Once complete, the nearly 84 km Munger–Bhagalpur network will serve as a vital link for north Bihar, cut travel times, and function as a ring road for Bhagalpur and Munger, easing urban congestion.”

The Sultanganj-Bhagalpur Ganga Path will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 4,849.83 crore, the Munger-Sultanganj Ganga Path at Rs 5,119.80 crore, and the Digha-Sherpur-Bihta-Koilwar project at Rs 6,495.79 crore. 

The project plan also includes developing ghats along the corridors to further boost tourism.