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Loknayak Ganga Path, Patna: Bihar’s Visionary Riverfront Expressway

13May

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Loknayak Ganga Path, Patna: Bihar’s Visionary Riverfront Expressway

The Loknayak Ganga Path, popularly referred to as Patna Marine Drive, is one of the most ambitious and transformative infrastructure projects in the history of Bihar. Running along the southern bank of the River Ganga, this scenic and strategic expressway not only eases urban traffic congestion but also offers breathtaking views, making it a new pride of the capital city, Patna. 🛣️ Overview Name: Loknayak Ganga Path Nickname: Patna Marine Drive Location: Southern bank of River Ganga, Patna, Bihar Length: Approximately 20.5 kilometers (Phase 1 completed) Start Point: Digha (near AIIMS, Patna) End Point: Didarganj (near Patna Ghat) Managing Authority: Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC) Estimated Cost: ₹3,800 crores (approx.) 📜 Historical ...

Patna Marine Drive: Everything You Need to Know About Bihar’s Scenic Expressway

8May

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Bihar

Patna Marine Drive: Everything You Need to Know About Bihar’s Scenic Expressway

Discover everything about Patna Marine Drive (Loknayak Ganga Path), the scenic expressway transforming Patna’s skyline. Stretching 20.5 km along the Ganges, this modern road connects Digha to Deedarganj, reducing traffic congestion and offering stunning riverfront views. From access points and route details to its impact on Patna’s urban development, explore why Marine Drive has become a new landmark for the city. Patna Marine Drive, officially known as Loknayak Ganga Path or JP Ganga Path, is a transformative infrastructure project that has redefined the urban landscape of Patna, Bihar. Stretching approximately 20.5 kilometers along the southern bank of the Ganges River, this four-lane expressway connects Digha in the west to Deedarganj in the east, aiming to alleviate traffic cong...

Patna Marine Drive JP Ganga Path: Everything You Should Know About Patna’s Own ‘Marine Drive’

17Aug

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Bihar

Patna Marine Drive JP Ganga Path: Everything You Should Know About Patna’s Own ‘Marine Drive’

The 'Marine Drive' constitutes a segment of the Ganga Path development initiative, encompassing a 20.5km four-lane expressway that stretches from Digha to Didarganj in Patna. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar officially launched the initial phase of the Ganga Path project in Patna, providing the city with its own version of 'Marine Drive'. The pathway, linking Digha to Patna Medical College and Hospital (formerly the Prince of Wales Medical College), has drawn comparisons to Mumbai's Marine Drive and London's Thames Path. This road has been established alongside the Ganga River atop a 13-meter-high dam. This stretch constitutes a component of the Ganga Path development initiative, encompassing a 20.5km four-lane expressway that extends from Digha to Didarganj in Patna. In the subs...