India's Longest Bridge In Bihar To Be Inaugurated In THIS Month. Check Details

A girder on a bridge under construction over the Kosi River in Bihar collapsed in March 2024, injuring several workers. Construction is now proceeding with a focus on safety standards.

India is building its longest bridge over the Kosi River.

Source : प्रियरंजन कुमार सिंह

India's Longest Bridge In Bihar: The construction of a 10.2-kilometre-long bridge over the Kosi River, connecting Bakaur in Supaul district to Bheja in Madhubani district, is progressing at a rapid pace under the Bharatmala Project. Bihar’s Road Construction Minister, Vijay Sinha, said that the bridge is expected to be operational by December 2025.

At present, the record for the longest bridge is held by the Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as the Dhola Sadiya Bridge. It's a 9.50-kilometre bridge that connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs 1,199.58 crore, which includes Rs 1,101.99 crore allocated for civil works. Most of the 171 pillars have been completed, and work on 70 out of 170 spans has been finished. Authorities have directed that the remaining spans be completed by June 2025. Upon completion, the bridge will reduce the distance between Supaul and Madhubani by 30 kilometres, significantly cutting down travel time and improving connectivity.

Girder Collapse In March 2024

The project is being executed by M/s Gammon Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd. in a joint venture with Transrail Lighting Pvt. Ltd. However, technical challenges have caused some delays in construction. Despite these setbacks, continuous efforts by officials and construction companies have ensured steady progress.

In March 2024, a girder on the bridge collapsed, injuring several workers. Following this, heightened safety measures have been implemented to prevent such accidents in the future.

Boost For Mithilanchal Region

The bridge over the Kosi River is a crucial infrastructure project for the entire Mithilanchal region. Once completed, it will accelerate the economic and social development of the region, benefiting millions of people in the Kosi and Mithilanchal areas.