CCEA approves greenfield corridor in Bihar; to be built on HAM at an investment of Rs 3700 crore

The cabinet committee on economic affairs on Friday approved the construction of four-lane access controlled greenfield and brownfield highway project in Bihar to be developed on hybrid annuity mode (HAM) at an investment of Rs 3,712.40 crore.

This includes the land acquisition cost of Rs 718.97 crore and Rs 2989.08 crore of civil cost.

The corridor will extend for 120.10 km between Patna–Arrah–Sasaram and will help in reducing the increasing congestion while catering to the needs of densely built-up areas in places like Arrah, Grahini, Piro, Bikramganj, Mokar and Sasaram.


Currently, connectivity between Sasaram, Arrah and Patna relies on existing state highways (SH-2, SH-12, SH-81 and SH-102) and takes three-four hours due to heavy congestion enroute including in Arrah town.

According to the statement issued after the Cabinet decision, the project alignment integrates with major transport corridors, including NH-19, NH-319, NH-922, NH-131G, and NH-120, providing seamless connectivity to Aurangabad, Kaimur, and Patna.

“Additionally, the project will also provide connectivity to two airports (Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport and upcoming Bihita airport), four major railway stations (Sasaram, Arrah, Danapur, Patna), and one Inland Water Terminal (Patna), and enhance direct access to Patna Ring Road, facilitating faster movement of goods and passengers,” it said.

The project will also generate 48 lakh man days of employment, and will open new avenues of growth and development in and around Patna.

The annual average daily traffic estimated on this stretch is 17,000-20,000 passenger car units (PCUs)

Upon completion, the Patna-Arrah-Sasaram Corridor will play a pivotal role in regional economic growth, improving connectivity between Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi, and Varanasi, it said.

As per the statement, the project aligns with the government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, enhancing infrastructure while generating employment and fostering socio-economic development in Bihar.