+
Government to introduce bridge maintenance policy by FY23
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

Government to introduce bridge maintenance policy by FY23

Nitin Nabin, Patna Road Construction Minister, told the media that the government would introduce a bridge maintenance policy by the next financial year (FY), including aspects like maintenance, lighting and painting of the bridges.

MLC Ram Chandra Purbey raised the issue of defunct lights on roads and bridges such as Gandhi Setu in Patna and Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur. He said these bridges witness frequent accidents due to the lack of proper lights.

The Minister said the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which is responsible for the lights on these two bridges, has been urged to take necessary measures. Bridge maintenance is an important issue, and the government will soon launch a policy.

MLC Kedar Nath Pandey highlights the incomplete construction of the National Highway (NH) 28 A, which connects Motihari with Raxaul via Chhapra.

Nabin said that from a 68 km long road, a 59 km long stretch of the road had been constructed. The road construction project will be completed by the end of this year. Another MLC, Sunil Singh, highlighted the delay in the construction of Panchayati Raj Bhawan in some panchayats because of the unavailability of land. The Panchayati Raj Minister, Samrat Choudhary, said that each panchayat would soon have its own Panchayat Sarkar Bhawan.

He said that the government has already approved the construction of these buildings in 3,200 panchayats on a cluster basis by merging 3-4 panchayats with a single building.

Image Source

Also read: Bihar plans 1,300 km expressway network in next four years

Nitin Nabin, Patna Road Construction Minister, told the media that the government would introduce a bridge maintenance policy by the next financial year (FY), including aspects like maintenance, lighting and painting of the bridges. MLC Ram Chandra Purbey raised the issue of defunct lights on roads and bridges such as Gandhi Setu in Patna and Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur. He said these bridges witness frequent accidents due to the lack of proper lights. The Minister said the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which is responsible for the lights on these two bridges, has been urged to take necessary measures. Bridge maintenance is an important issue, and the government will soon launch a policy. MLC Kedar Nath Pandey highlights the incomplete construction of the National Highway (NH) 28 A, which connects Motihari with Raxaul via Chhapra. Nabin said that from a 68 km long road, a 59 km long stretch of the road had been constructed. The road construction project will be completed by the end of this year. Another MLC, Sunil Singh, highlighted the delay in the construction of Panchayati Raj Bhawan in some panchayats because of the unavailability of land. The Panchayati Raj Minister, Samrat Choudhary, said that each panchayat would soon have its own Panchayat Sarkar Bhawan. He said that the government has already approved the construction of these buildings in 3,200 panchayats on a cluster basis by merging 3-4 panchayats with a single building. Image Source Also read: Bihar plans 1,300 km expressway network in next four years

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

NABARD Holds Seminar on Vigilance, Integrity and Good Governance

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organised a seminar on “Vigilance: Strengthening Integrity and Good Governance” on 25 August 2026 at its Head Office in Mumbai as part of the ongoing Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026 being observed from 17 August to 16 November 2026, with the theme “Probity for Prosperity."" The seminar was graced by Suresh N Patel, Former Central Vigilance Commissioner, Government of India, as the chief guest and keynote speaker.  The programme was attended by G S Rawat, Deputy Managing Director, Dr Ajay K Sood, Deputy Managing Dire..

Next Story
Equipment

XCMG Unveils World's First 14,000-Ton Ring Crane for Heavy Lifting

XCMG has announced that the first main unit of the world's first 14,000-ton ring crane has rolled off the production line, marking a historic breakthrough in ultra-heavy lifting technology. Jointly developed by XCMG and Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation Co., Ltd., the crane will be the largest-capacity ring crane ever built, setting a new benchmark for major construction projects worldwide.The crane features a modular configuration comprising two main units that work in tandem. The first main unit has completed final assembly and can independently perform lifting operations. Once both..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Thriveni Logistics orders 200 tip trailers from Jagdamba trailers

Jagdamba Trailers (JTPL), one of India’s growing trailer manufacturers, has secured a significant order for 200 Tip Trailers from Thriveni Transport and Logistics Pvt. Ltd., a leading mining and logistics company serving operations across India and overseas.The order, placed for iron ore transportation, is a major milestone for JTPL, particularly as the company secured the business after competing with more than 10 established trailer manufacturers. It also strengthens an already successful relationship between the two companies. Approximately one and a half years ago, Thriveni Transport and..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code