Loknayak Ganga Path, Patna: The Riverfront Revolution
What is Loknayak Ganga Path?
Also known as the JP Ganga Path or Patna Marine Drive, this ambitious 20.5 km expressway runs along the southern bank of the Ganges, connecting Digha in west Patna to Didarganj in the east. Named in honour of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, a revered freedom fighter, it was first opened to the public on June 24, 2022 (Phase I), with subsequent phases inaugurated through April 10, 2025
🚗 Key Features & Connectivity
Four-lane expressway with service lanes, thoughtfully built on a 13 m-high embankment to protect from floods
Seamless linkage to major landmarks: AIIMS, PMCH, Patna University, Gandhi Maidan, NIT, Krishna/Gaighat/Kangan/Patna Ghat
Integrated with major bridges: Mah‑Gandhi Setu, JP Setu, Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur six‑lane bridg...