Decks have been cleared for construction of seventh bridge on Ganga River at Patna in Bihar for providing a seamless connectivity between the northern and southern parts of the State. As per reports, the six-lane cable-stayed bridge is proposed to be constructed over the Ganga River in Patna between Digha and Sonepur, and will be be built parallel to western side (180 metre upstream) of Digha-Sonepur Rail-cum-Road Bridge (J P Setu). On the 31st January tenders were being issued by the ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The J P Setu is a rail-cum-road bridge across Ganga, connecting Digha Ghat in Patna and Pahleja Ghat in Sonepur, Saran district in Bihar. Named after the famous freedom fighter Jayaprakash Narayan (JP). It will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 2,635.89 crore and is expected to be ready in 42 months. The construction and maintenance is also expected to be completed by the same firm appointed for a period of three and a half years from the completion of the work.