Bidding process for key bridge over Kosi starts

PATNA: The Union ministry of road transport and highways on Thursday initiated bidding process for a 6.9km-long bridge over the Kosi river connecting Naugachia and Madhepura. State road construction minister Nand Kishor Yadav said the key bridge in north Bihar would be constructed with an estimated expenditure of Rs 1,169 crore.
“The four-lane bridge will be constructed as part of NH-106.Its total length along with approach road is around 28.9km. It will be seventh bridge over the Kosi bridge,” Yadav told TOI, adding the bidding process for the bridge would be completed in five months.
As per a statement issued by the RCD minister, land acquisition for construction of the bridge and its approach road has already been completed. “The last date for inviting bids for this project will be September 9 and the bridge is targeted to be constructed in a period of three years from the date of awarding the contract to selected agency,” Nand Kishor said.
The minister said there would be 55 spans of 126 metres in the bridge. “Small bridges will also be constructed between Udakishunganj in Madhepura and Bihpur in Bhagalpur district as part of the project,” he added.
“We are thankful to the Centre for sanctioning this project. The state government will provide all necessary support in execution of the project,” the minister said.