The old Rajendra Setu has become dilapidated and was causing trouble for heavy vehicles. The new bridge is built parallel to this, which will reduce the pressure of Mahatma Gandhi Setu and Rajendra Setu. Travel distance up to 150 km is expected to be saved.
Prime Minister @narendramodi Will give a big gift to Bihar!
– Inauguration of 8.15 km Mokama-Simaria-Begusarai Project (NH-31)
– 1.86 km long first 6-lane bridge on Ganga, cost ₹ 1,870 crore+
The distance of heavy vehicles from this bridge will decrease more than 100 km, the problem of jam will be reduced, from Mokama (Patna)… pic.twitter.com/cktawwluxj
– DD News (@DDNEWSHINDI) August 21, 2025