Patna, Bihar: Bihar’s infrastructure is set for a game-changing boost with the development of the 189 km-long Amas-Darbhanga Expressway, which is expected to be operational by December 2026. Speaking in Parliament, Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Ajay Tamta, confirmed that 25% of the work on this ambitious project has already been completed. The expressway will connect seven districts and 19 towns, reducing travel time between Patna and Darbhanga by approximately four hours.
Connecting Seven Districts, Benefiting 19 Towns
The expressway will run through Aurangabad, Gaya, Jehanabad, Patna, Vaishali, Samastipur, and Darbhanga districts, directly benefiting 19 small and medium towns along the route. In Patna, the expressway will cross the Ganga via the “Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur Six-Lane Bridge,” significantly improving connectivity between northern and southern Bihar.
Updates on Darbhanga-Jaynagar and Elevated Corridor Projects
During the parliamentary discussion, Darbhanga MP Gopal Ji Thakur raised concerns regarding pending work on the Darbhanga-Jaynagar stretch (NH-527B) and the slow progress of the Darbhanga Elevated Corridor. Minister Tamta assured that the Darbhanga-Jaynagar project would be completed by the next financial year. He also urged the state government to coordinate on the elevated corridor and ROB (Rail Over Bridge) construction to expedite work.
Strategic and Economic Lifeline
Once operational, the Amas-Darbhanga Expressway will cut travel time between Patna and Darbhanga by nearly four hours, benefiting both passenger movement and freight transport. The government plans to extend the expressway to the Nepal border in the future, making it a strategic and economic lifeline for Bihar.
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