The 6-Lane Aunta-Simaria Bridge Will Cut Travel Distance by 100+ Km for Heavy Vehicles Across Bihar
Major Infrastructure Boost for Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Aunta-Simaria six-lane bridge over the Ganga River in Begusarai, Bihar. Standing alongside Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Prime Minister greeted the enthusiastic crowd and was also seen waving his stole, creating a symbolic and viral moment.
The new bridge is built parallel to the ageing Rajendra Setu, a two-lane rail-cum-road bridge that has long struggled with the load of heavy traffic.
Key Details of the Aunta-Simaria Bridge
- Length: 1.86 km
- Cost: Over ₹1,870 crore
- Location: On National Highway 31, linking Mokama (Patna) to Begusarai
- Purpose: Direct connection for heavy vehicles between north and south Bihar
- Travel Benefit: Reduces over 100 km of travel for goods carriers
- Connectivity Boost:
- North Bihar: Begusarai, Supaul, Madhubani, Purnea, Araria
- South Bihar: Sheikhpura, Nawada, Lakhisarai
- Cultural Access: Easier access to Simaria Dham, the birthplace of poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
₹13,000 Crore in Projects Announced
Alongside the bridge inauguration, PM Modi launched and laid foundation stones for development projects worth nearly ₹13,000 crore. These span across sectors like:
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Urban development
The Prime Minister emphasized that these projects would boost Bihar’s industries, create new jobs, and improve infrastructure across the state.
“Today, projects worth ₹12,992 crore have been inaugurated and foundation stones laid from the holy land of Gaya,” said PM Modi.
“These initiatives aim to remove obstacles from the lives of the poor and ease the daily lives of women.”
Warm Welcome in Gaya
PM Modi landed at Gaya Ji Airport around 11 am, where thousands lined the roads to greet him. A brief roadshow was held before he addressed a rally, with supporters showering flowers along his route.
Key Takeaways
- Aunta-Simaria Bridge will significantly reduce travel time and fuel costs.
- ₹13,000 crore worth of projects to improve energy, health, and urban infrastructure.
- Enhanced connectivity to cultural and industrial hubs in Bihar.
- PM Modi reaffirmed NDA’s commitment to Bihar’s rapid development.
The inauguration of the ₹1,870-crore Aunta-Simaria Bridge marks a significant step in Bihar’s infrastructure development, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time for thousands. With the launch of nearly ₹13,000 crore worth of projects, Prime Minister Modi has reaffirmed the government’s focus on accelerating growth in the region. The symbolic moment of him waving his stole to the crowd added a personal touch to a day filled with major policy announcements, promising a better-connected and more prosperous Bihar.
