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New Patna Road Inaugurated to Ease Traffic Congestion

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the 1.3 km Nabin Kishore Sinha Path in Patna, a four-lane road built at Rs 115.08 crore to ease traffic and improve drainage. The smart corridor includes an RCC box drainage system, footpaths, and street lighting. It connects Income Tax Crossing to Ashok Rajpath and Bans Ghat, relieving congestion on key roads. The project was completed during the tenure of BJP National President Nitin Nabin, who dedicated it to his father, Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha.

Key Points: Samrat Choudhary Opens Nabin Kishore Sinha Path in Patna

  • 1.3 km four-lane road inaugurated over Mandiri drain
  • Cost of Rs 115.08 crore
  • Connects Income Tax Crossing to Ashok Rajpath and Bans Ghat
  • Includes RCC drainage, footpaths, and street lighting
  • Expected to ease congestion on Bailey Road, Fraser Road, and Gandhi Maidan
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Samrat Choudhary inaugurates Nabin Kishore Sinha Path in Patna, traffic congestion to ease

CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurates the 1.3 km Nabin Kishore Sinha Path in Patna, a Rs 115 crore smart corridor to ease traffic and improve drainage.

"His dedication to social service, his simple life, and his unwavering commitment to public welfare continue to inspire my public life even today. - Nitin Nabin"

Patna, May 11

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday inaugurated a newly constructed four-lane road over the Mandiri drain in Patna, marking a significant addition to the city's urban infrastructure aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving drainage.

The project has been completed at an estimated cost of Rs 115.08 crore.

The newly inaugurated stretch -- now named Nabin Kishore Sinha Path after Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha -- runs approximately 1,289 meters, connecting the Income Tax Crossing to Ashok Rajpath and further linking to the Bans Ghat area.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior BJP National President Nitin Nabin, in whose father's memory the road has been dedicated.

The road consists of a 5.5-meter-wide main carriageway (two-lane), a 3.5-meter-wide service road, and is based on an advanced RCC box drainage system beneath the road.

Other features include footpaths, street lighting, signage, utility ducts, and landscaping to enhance urban aesthetics.

This corridor is expected to provide major relief to traffic congestion in key areas such as Bailey Road, Fraser Road, Buddha Marg, and around Gandhi Maidan.

Officials have described the project as more than just a road.

According to Yashpal Meena, who serves as Municipal Commissioner of Patna Municipal Corporation, it has been developed as a "Smart Urban Corridor" integrating mobility with modern drainage infrastructure.

The foundation stone of the project was laid in December 2021 during the tenure of Nitin Nabin as Road Construction Minister. Its completion now coincides with his elevation as the BJP National President.

Urban Development Minister Nitish Mishra had inspected the site before the inauguration.

Alongside the inauguration, CM Samrat Choudhary also offered prayers at a Shiv temple in Khajpura, marking the establishment day of Somnath Temple and seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Nitin Nabin, on the occasion of the 77th birth anniversary of the late Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha, paid floral tributes at his statue in 'Nabin Sinha Memorial Park' in Rajvanshi Nagar.

He said that his dedication to social service, his simple life, and his unwavering commitment to public welfare continue to inspire my public life even today, and provide the motivation to keep moving forward steadfastly on the path of duty towards the nation and the organisation.

- IANS

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Priya S
115 crore for 1.2 km road? Seems steep. But if it includes drainage and modern features, I guess it's okay. Hopefully no potholes in 6 months like other new roads 🙏
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Rohan X
Good to see the CM focusing on infrastructure. But I wish they'd also fix the drainage in older areas of Patna - the waterlogging during monsoons is terrible every year. This is just one stretch.
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Michael C
Interesting to see Indian cities moving towards integrated corridors. In the US, we have similar smart road projects but they take years. Hope the execution is better here.
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Sneha F
Nice to see BJP leaders honouring their fathers' legacies through public works. But I hope the naming doesn't become a trend - we need more roads named after social reformers and freedom fighters too.
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Kavya N
The RCC box drainage under the road is a smart move. Patna's drainage system is ancient and needs complete overhaul. This is a step in right direction. CM Choudhary should replicate this across the city.

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