Patna, April 2 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday conducted an extensive inspection of several ongoing infrastructure projects across Patna, directing officials to expedite their completion.

The Chief Minister began his visit by inspecting the under-construction Pataliputra Park No. 113 in Pataliputra Colony.

He reviewed facilities such as walking tracks, a gymnasium, and a children’s play area, and instructed officials to prioritise the park’s completion.

He then stopped at Patali Path to assess the progress of the project aimed at connecting Nehru Path to Patali Path, directing authorities to accelerate construction work.

Moving ahead, the Chief Minister visited the Rupaspur Canal area, where he reviewed the proposed four-lane widening and strengthening of the Rupaspur Canal Road — a crucial link connecting Khagaul, Nehru Path, and Ashok Rajpath.

He emphasised that the timely completion of this project would significantly improve urban mobility.

At Saguna Mor, Nitish Kumar examined the road-widening project along both sides of Nehru Path — from the Rupaspur Canal to Saguna Mor — which also includes the development of an underground drainage system.

He reiterated the need for speedy execution, noting that rapid urbanisation in West Patna requires stronger traffic infrastructure.

Officials informed him about the construction of a roadway integrated with a box culvert over a 12-metre-wide open drain between Rupaspur and Saguna Mor.

The project is expected to enhance both the city’s aesthetics and commuting convenience for residents.

The Chief Minister also inspected the 2.20-km road-widening and strengthening project connecting Nehru Path to Gola Path near Krishna Chowk.

Highlighting frequent traffic congestion in the area, he directed officials to complete the work at the earliest to ease connectivity towards Danapur.

Several senior officials accompanied the Chief Minister during the inspection, including Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Deepak Kumar, Road Construction Department Secretary Pankaj Kumar Pal, and District Magistrate Dr Tyagarajan S.M., among others.

–IANS

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