The ₹996 crore bridge-cum-road project links Madhepura, Saharsa, Supaul and Bhagalpur across the Kosi river.
The 28.9-km project includes a 6.94-km four-lane bridge at Phulaut in Madhepura district, connecting NH-31 and NH-106. 126 of its 128 spans are finished and the road on the Supaul side is complete.
Built by Afcons Infrastructure, it is expected to shorten the road distance between Bhagalpur, Madhepura and Saharsa by about 60 km and improve access to trade, health care and education across north-eastern Bihar.
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