Road Construction Minister Directs Repair of Damaged Roads in Patna

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Bihar Road Construction Minister Nitin Nabin has directed the urban development and housing department, Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (Buidco), and other agencies to repair damaged roads in Patna. The deadline for repairs is set for June 5, with a target to complete the work by May 30. The minister emphasized the importance of public safety and instructed officials to cover open manholes and fill potholes immediately.

Key Takeaways:

  • Minister Nitin Nabin directed the transfer of road repair work to the Road Construction Department (RCD) to ensure timely completion.
  • Over 12 kilometers of road repair have been completed in the New Capital Road Division of Patna.
  • In the Patna West Road Division, work has been completed on over 1 km out of 2 km damaged roads, while repair work in Patna City Road Division will commence soon.
  • The officials of Buidco were directed to promptly release the due amount to the RCD for the repair works.
  • Minister Nabin instructed the RCD, urban development and housing, and energy departments, and Buidco to maintain continuous communication and coordination to ensure steady progress.
  • A decision was made to hold another meeting soon to review the progress of the work with all the departments concerned.
  • Minister Nabin stressed the importance of public safety, instructing officials to cover open manholes and fill potholes immediately to ensure the safety of the general public.

Statistics:

  • 12 kilometers of road repair completed in the New Capital Road Division of Patna.
  • 1 km out of 2 km damaged roads repaired in the Patna West Road Division.
  • 1 km remaining to be repaired in the Patna West Road Division.
  • Deadline for repairs set for June 5.
  • Target to complete repairs by May 30.

Sources:

1. Times of India

2. Bihar Government Portal