New Delhi, June 3 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the upgradation of the Khagaria-Purnea Section of NH-31 and NH-231 to the 4-Lane Standard (143. 529 kms) in Bihar on BOT (Toll) Mode at a cost of Rs.3936.05 crore.

According to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, the proposed upgradation of the Khagaria-Purnea Section of NH-31 and NH-231in Bihar will address severe geometric deficiencies, sharp curves, and congestion in built-up areas across Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar and Purnia districts.

An extended Greenfield Bypass of Purnea City of 6.729 Km length will be developed as part of the instant project. The project will increase average travel speeds, reduce tra...