Bihar’s Ganga River Bridges Set to Enhance Connectivity, Targeting Completion Before 2027 Floods Amid Construction Challenges

Construction is ongoing for two big four-lane bridges over the Ganga River in Bihar, specifically the Sultanganj Aguani bridge and another parallel to Vikramshila Setu. These bridges are important for the region’s development. The work is managed by a global company, SP Singla, but they are facing many challenges that have slowed progress.

Currently, it is clear that neither of the bridges will be ready for use by 2026 as originally planned. The government and contractors have now set a new target to finish both bridges before the floods of 2027. This means people will have to wait at least two more years to see these bridges open.

For the Sultanganj Aguwani bridge, work has started at the Parbatta end, and they will begin piling and structural work in the river next month. The public should be aware that these delays will impact travel and transport in the area until the bridges are completed.

There has already been significant delay in the construction, but the senior officials from SP Singla assure that they are making efforts to complete the bridges. They are focusing on various construction processes like heavy piling and preparing steel beams for the reconstruction of damaged sections.

The new bridge next to Vikramshila Setu is moving forward the fastest among the two projects, but it still won’t be finished by 2026. Work is ongoing, including erecting girders, but additional work on the super-structure and the approach road will take more time before it can be opened to the public.