Vikramshila Parallel Four-Lane Bridge: Bhagalpur-Seemanchal Lifeline by 2027

• Construction of a new 5 km long, 4-lane parallel bridge to Vikramshila Bridge is underway, connecting Seemanchal and Bhagalpur.
• The bridge, costing around 100 crore rupees with 40 pillars, will also link Bhagalpur to Jharkhand via Sabour and Kahalgaon.
• Despite annual flood disruptions and initial design delays for pillar 14, construction is progressing, with 30 pillars already completed.
• Originally targeted for 2026, the completion is now expected by 2027, with modern design allowing cargo ship passage.
• The new bridge will significantly reduce travel time between Navgachhia and Bhagalpur to 25 minutes, easing traffic and boosting regional development.

Why It Matters: The Vikramshila parallel four-lane bridge, set for 2027 completion, will be a vital lifeline for Bhagalpur-Seemanchal.