Patna, Dec. 9 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday directed the authorities to speed up the remaining work of the Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur 6-lane Ganga bridge project and complete the approach roads as soon as possible to ensure smooth and uninterrupted travel.

After inspecting the second phase of the project from Hajipur-Mahanaar Road to Chaksikandar, the Chief Minister said here that once the bridge is fully completed, people in the region will get smooth road connectivity to Patna. "This will boost the growth of agriculture, industries, and other businesses in the area," he said, adding patients needing emergency medical care would be able to reach Patna hospitals more easily.

Kumar said the new bridge will also help reduce tra...