Cabinet approves Upgradation of the Khagaria-Purnea Section of NH-31 and NH-231 to the 4-Lane Standard (143. 529 kms) at a cost of Rs.3936.05 crore in Bihar on BOT (Toll) Mode

India, June 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Feature

Details

Project Name

Upgradation of the Khagaria-Purnea Section of NH-31 and NH-231 to the 4-Lane Standard (143. 529 kms) in the State of Bihar on BOT (Toll) Mode

Corridor

Patna- Purnea

Length (km)

143.529

Total Civil Cost (Rs in Cr.)

2467.77

Land Acquisition Cost (Rs in Cr.)

290.16

Total Capital Cost (Rs in Cr.)

3936.05

Mode

BOT (Toll)

Bypasses

Greenfield Purnea Bypass of 6.729 Km length

Major Roads Connected

National Highways - NH-27, NH-13, NH-131A and NH-231

Economic / Social / Transport Nodes Connected

Airport: Purnea

Major Cities / Towns Connected

Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnia

Employment Generation Potential

32.59 lakhs person-days (direct) & 40.55 lakh person-days (indirect)

State Highways - SH-95 and SH-77

Railway Stations: Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnia

Economic Nodes: 01 Textile Cluster, 02 Mega Food Park, 02 Fishing Seafood Park

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved upgradation of the Khagaria-Purnea Section of NH-31 and NH-231 to the 4-Lane Standard (143. 529 kms) in Bihar on BOT (Toll) Mode at a cost of Rs.3936.05 crore.

The proposed upgradation of the Khagaria-Purnea Section of NH-31 and NH-231in Bihar will address severe geometric deficiencies, sharp curves, and congestion in built-up areas across Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar and Purnia district. An extended Greenfield Bypass of Purnea City of 6.729 Km length will be developed as part of instant project. The project will increase average travel speeds, reduce travel time to about two hours, and improve overall road safety, fuel efficiency, and vehicle operating costs, thereby enhancing regional mobility and socio-economic development.

The project provides seamless connectivity to key economic, social, and logistics nodes across Bihar. Additionally, the upgraded corridor will enhance multi-modal integration by connecting with 05 PM Gati-Shakti Economic Nodes (01 Textile Cluster, 02 Mega Food Park, 02 Fishing Seafood Park) and 11 Logistic Nodes (04 Major Railway Stations, 01 Airport, 04 NHs, 02 SHs), thereby facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers across the region.

Map of Corridor:

Appendix - I: Project Details

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