The ambitious Bakhtiyarpur–Tajpur Bridge project in Bihar is now slated for completion by May 2026, according to senior officials of the Bihar State Road Development Corporation Limited (BSRDCL). The announcement comes after an inspection by the state’s engineering team today, signalling renewed momentum in one of the region’s most significant infrastructure initiatives linking Bakhtiyarpur in Patna district to Tajpur across the Ganga.
The bridge — designed to significantly reduce travel time between the two towns and improve connectivity across northern Bihar — has long been awaited by commuters, traders and local communities. Once operational, it will provide a direct river crossing that bypasses longer detour routes and is expected to enhance economic activity, facilitate smoother transport of goods and strengthen access to healthcare and education facilities for residents in several neighbouring districts.
Officials said that while earlier phases faced delays due to monsoon disruptions and land acquisition hurdles, construction agencies have accelerated progress in recent months. Major
