Bihar Government has sent a proposal to the Centre for the construction of a new bridge across River Penna at an estimated investment of ₹100 crore as the existing one has become old and dilapidated and is not meeting the growing vehicular traffic requirements. Although a proposal was earlier sent for a four-lane bridge, but now it has submitted a plan for a two-lane structure. The estimated cost includes construction of the two-lane Bridge and rehabilitation and resettlement (R and R). As per the direction of the minister, the local administration has carried out a survey and submitted a comprehensive report to the Centre. The new bridge will address the traffic issues and construction work will be taken up after getting clearance from the Centre.
