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Mr. Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 1.5 km long 2-lane elevated Bridge near Panduka on Son river in Rohtas, Bihar

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated a 1.5 km long 2-lane elevated R.C.C.bridge at Panduka on the Son river in Rohtas, Bihar, at a cost of Rs. 210 crore (US$ 25.93 million).

According to Mr. Nitin Gadkari, the building of this bridge would connect NH-19 and NH-39, easing traffic between Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. He stated that, the installation of the bridge will save four hours in this route. The traffic strain on the Dehri bridge would also be reduced, and the cities of Aurangabad and Sasaram will be able to eliminate the problem of traffic congestion, he added.

According to the Minister, the development of this bridge in the Panduka area would make it easier to reach the market for industrial, agricultural, and dairy goods from neighbouring areas and states. He noted that this will also save time and gasoline.

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