'Boosting Bihar's progress': PM Modi as cabinet approves Rs 3,712 crore Patna-Sasaram corridor

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the Union Cabinet's approval for a four-lane

Patna-Sasaram corridor

project, aimed at easing traffic congestion and fostering economic growth in poll-bound Bihar.
Sharing the news on X, PM Modi wrote, “Boosting Bihar's progress! Cabinet’s approval for a 4-lane greenfield and brownfield Patna-Arrah-Sasaram corridor is great news for the people of Bihar. It will encourage economic growth and reduce traffic congestion as well.”

The Rs 3,712.40 crore project, sanctioned by the cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) under PM Modi’s chairmanship, will feature a 120.10 km access-controlled corridor connecting Patna to Sasaram.

The ministry of road transport & highways stated that the current connectivity between Sasaram, Arrah, and Patna relies on congested state highways (SH-2, SH-12, SH-81, and SH-102), resulting in travel times of 3-4 hours.
The new corridor will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), combining greenfield development with the upgradation of 10.6 km of existing brownfield highways. The project is expected to ease congestion in key areas such as Arrah, Grahini, Piro, Bikramganj, Mokar, and Sasaram.
The corridor will integrate with major national highways—NH-19, NH-319, NH-922, NH-131G, and NH-120—ensuring seamless connectivity to Aurangabad, Kaimur, and Patna.
It will also enhance access to two airports (Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport and the upcoming Bihta Airport), four major railway stations (Sasaram, Arrah, Danapur, and Patna), and the Patna Inland Water Terminal.
Upon completion, the Patna-Arrah-Sasaram corridor is set to play a crucial role in regional connectivity, linking major cities like Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, and Varanasi while boosting economic development.
The government estimates that the project will generate approximately 48 lakh man-days of employment, opening new avenues for growth and development in Bihar.
The initiative aligns with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, reinforcing infrastructure development, job creation, and socio-economic progress in the region.