Marine Drive Patna: A Riverside Jewel Transforming Bihar’s Capital
Marine Drive in Patna, officially known as the Loknayak Ganga Path, is an ambitious, scenic urban expressway running alongside the holy Ganges River. Designed to relieve city congestion, enhance connectivity, and boost tourism, it has become a landmark project symbolizing Patna’s modernization and cultural revival.
Overview and Significance
Often called "Patna's Marine Drive," this 20.5-kilometer-long, four-lane expressway stretches from Digha in the west to Deedarganj in the east of Patna. Built on a 13-meter-high dam along the Ganges riverbank, it runs parallel to the river, providing citizens not only with a fast and efficient transit corridor but also a scenic promenade that is fast becoming a favored spot for leisure, community events, and tourism.
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