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Bihar CM and Union Minister Gadkari Inspect Major Highway and Expressway Projects
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 02:16 AM
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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari met to review the progress of key highway and expressway projects in Bihar, stressing timely completion and coordination.
Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari convened to assess the status of several high‑profile highway and expressway schemes across the state. The officials toured project sites, examined ongoing work and discussed any bottlenecks that could affect delivery timelines.
Both leaders underscored the importance of these corridors for boosting regional connectivity, trade and tourism. They reiterated the need for seamless coordination between state and central agencies to ensure that funding, land acquisition and construction schedules remain on track.
The review is part of a broader push by the central and state governments to accelerate infrastructure development in eastern India, aiming to reduce travel time and attract investment. The ministers pledged to monitor progress closely and address any issues that arise during the remaining phases of the projects.
Stakeholders, including contractors and local officials, were briefed on upcoming milestones and the expected impact of the completed routes on the state's economy. The meeting concluded with a joint commitment to expedite completion ahead of the upcoming fiscal year.
Both leaders underscored the importance of these corridors for boosting regional connectivity, trade and tourism. They reiterated the need for seamless coordination between state and central agencies to ensure that funding, land acquisition and construction schedules remain on track.
The review is part of a broader push by the central and state governments to accelerate infrastructure development in eastern India, aiming to reduce travel time and attract investment. The ministers pledged to monitor progress closely and address any issues that arise during the remaining phases of the projects.
Stakeholders, including contractors and local officials, were briefed on upcoming milestones and the expected impact of the completed routes on the state's economy. The meeting concluded with a joint commitment to expedite completion ahead of the upcoming fiscal year.