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Minister Vaishnaw says flood‑resilient bridge design central to Bihar‑Nepal highway plan
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 07:40 PM
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Union Minister Rajesh Vaishnaw said the Bihar‑Nepal highway project will incorporate flood‑resilient bridge designs to protect the route from seasonal flooding.
Union Minister Rajesh Vaishnaw told reporters that the upcoming Bihar‑Nepal highway will be built with special attention to flood‑prone areas and robust bridge structures. He emphasized that engineering standards will be upgraded to ensure the road remains operational during the monsoon season.
The cross‑border corridor, spanning several hundred kilometres, aims to boost trade and travel between the Indian state of Bihar and neighboring Nepal. The project is part of a broader push to improve regional connectivity under the government’s infrastructure agenda.
Vaishnaw highlighted that each bridge along the route will be designed to withstand high water flows, using higher clearances and reinforced foundations. Advanced hydrological studies will guide the placement and construction methods to minimise disruption from floods.
Officials expect the highway to be completed in phases over the next few years, with the first stretch slated for inauguration by the end of 2027. Once operational, the road is projected to reduce travel time, lower logistics costs and stimulate economic activity in the border districts.
The cross‑border corridor, spanning several hundred kilometres, aims to boost trade and travel between the Indian state of Bihar and neighboring Nepal. The project is part of a broader push to improve regional connectivity under the government’s infrastructure agenda.
Vaishnaw highlighted that each bridge along the route will be designed to withstand high water flows, using higher clearances and reinforced foundations. Advanced hydrological studies will guide the placement and construction methods to minimise disruption from floods.
Officials expect the highway to be completed in phases over the next few years, with the first stretch slated for inauguration by the end of 2027. Once operational, the road is projected to reduce travel time, lower logistics costs and stimulate economic activity in the border districts.