Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Bihar CM Reviews Patna Metro Work, Orders Two Footbridges
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited the Patna Metro construction sites on Nehru Path.
He checked work near several landmarks, including the High Court and Hanuman Temple.
The project is expected to be completed by 2028.
He told officials to build carefully and keep people safe.
He also asked for two foot-overbridges so people can cross the road more easily.
Construction should cause as little trouble as possible for the public.
Officials were asked to improve traffic arrangements and work together.
Ministers and senior local officials joined the inspection.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inspected Patna Metro construction along Nehru Path on Sunday.
He reviewed work near Income Tax Golambar, High Court Chauraha and Hanuman Temple.
Choudhary set a 2028 deadline and urged officials to maintain construction quality and safety.
He ordered two foot-overbridges near J.D. Women's College and the High Court Crossing-Bihar Museum area.
Officials were told to reduce disruption, improve traffic and commuting arrangements, and coordinate across departments.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and officials inspected the project.
- What
- They reviewed Patna Metro construction and directed officials to build two foot-overbridges.
- When
- Sunday; the project deadline was set for 2028.
- Where
- Nehru Path, Patna, including sites near Income Tax Golambar, High Court Chauraha and Hanuman Temple.
- Why
- To advance the metro project while maintaining safety, pedestrian access and public convenience.
Development priorities
Public-impact priorities
Construction and delivery
Development priorities
Choudhary called for accelerated construction, coordination among departments and completion by 2028.
Public-impact priorities
He said construction must not compromise safety or public amenities and should cause minimal inconvenience.
Movement around worksites
Development priorities
The metro project was described as vital to Patna's transport system.
Public-impact priorities
Officials were told to improve traffic arrangements and build two foot-overbridges to support pedestrian movement.
- Project
- Patna Metro Rail project
- Inspection route
- Nehru Path
- Project deadline
- 2028
- Foot-overbridges
- Two proposed on Nehru Path
- Proposed locations
- Near J.D. Women's College and the High Court Crossing-Bihar Museum area
- Other attendees
- Cooperation Minister Ramkripal Yadav; Science, Technology & Technical Education Minister Sheila Kumari; Patna District Magistrate Kundan Kumar; Senior Superintendent of Police Kartikeya K.