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Bihar CM pledges permanent bridge linking Saran district with Ballia, UP
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 03:36 AM
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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that a permanent bridge will be constructed to connect Saran in Bihar with Ballia in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to boost inter‑state connectivity.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the state government will undertake the construction of a permanent bridge across the Ganges, linking Saran district with the neighboring town of Ballia in Uttar Pradesh. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Patna, where the CM highlighted the project as a priority for improving trade and travel between the two regions.
The proposed structure will replace the existing temporary ferry services that currently handle the bulk of passenger and freight movement across the river. Officials expect the bridge to reduce travel time significantly and to spur economic activity in the border areas of both states.
While detailed project plans and funding arrangements were not disclosed, the CM assured that the work will commence soon and will be completed within a reasonable timeframe, subject to necessary clearances and coordination with the Uttar Pradesh government.
The initiative aligns with broader efforts by the state to upgrade infrastructure and enhance connectivity with neighboring states, a move that could benefit agriculture, commerce, and daily commuters alike.
The proposed structure will replace the existing temporary ferry services that currently handle the bulk of passenger and freight movement across the river. Officials expect the bridge to reduce travel time significantly and to spur economic activity in the border areas of both states.
While detailed project plans and funding arrangements were not disclosed, the CM assured that the work will commence soon and will be completed within a reasonable timeframe, subject to necessary clearances and coordination with the Uttar Pradesh government.
The initiative aligns with broader efforts by the state to upgrade infrastructure and enhance connectivity with neighboring states, a move that could benefit agriculture, commerce, and daily commuters alike.