The Bihar Government has given nod to the alignment of four new four-lane road projects proposed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to strengthen the road communication network in the State. The road projects proposed by NHAI include a four-lane road between Mokama and Munger, Barauni and Muzaffarpur, Buxar and Haidaria, and Buxar and Varanasi.
The final approval was given by Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar during a presentation by the road construction department. Mokama to Munger road is a greenfield project which will pass through Manoharpur and Lakhisarai. The project also includes 20 km four-lane between Manoharpur and Sarmera, which will ensure a seamless journey for travellers from Buxar to Mirjachowki (Bhagalpur) via Patna, Mokama and Munger. The State Government also gave nod for widening of the existing two-lane road between Barauni and Muzaffarpur via Bachhwara, Dalsingh Sarai and Musri Gharari.
NHAI proposal to construct 17 km four-lane road between Buxar and Haidaria has also been approved. All four projects might cost more than Rs 10,000 crore to NHAI.