Cabinet approves construction of new 4.56 km long bridge on river Ganga in Bihar
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a new 4. 56 km long, 6-lane bridge on the river Ganga, connecting Digha and Sonepur in Bihar, according to an official statement.
The total cost for the project is estimated at Rs 3,064. 45 crore, including Rs 2,233. 81 crore for civil construction, it added.
“The bridge will make traffic faster and easier, resulting in the overall development of the state, especially north Bihar,” the statement noted.
