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The Danapur–Bihta elevated road is a flagship infrastructure project comprising a 25 km corridor — approximately 14 km elevated and 11 km at grade — spanning from Danapur Railway Station to Bihta Chowk and Koilwar. Designed to ease congestion and offer rapid connectivity, it links Patna with Bihta Airport, Ara, and Buxar, accommodating speeds of up to 80 km/h .
Progress Updates
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Land & Pillars: Over 104 acres have been acquired across 22 villages, with 64 % of foundation piles for the elevated section completed (248 out of 387), and slab-laying underway.
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Ramps & Bypasses: Four major ramps (Danapur, Shivala Mor, Bihta Airport link, Bihta-Sarmera) are in progress .
Challenges & Community Response
Farmers and local residents, particularly in Mahadev Phulwari Mauja and near the Mahavir Temple at Bihta Chowk, have staged protests. Their concerns revolve around property demolition without notice and inadequate compensation. Leaders such as ex-JD(U) MLA Surya Deo Tyagi have called for fair and timely reimbursement to avoid further delays.
Target Completion
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The District Magistrate (Dr. Tyagarajan) projects a September 2026 completion timeline
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The official schedule sets the deadline firmly at September 7, 2026 .
Impacts Once Completed
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Travel time: Patna to Bihta Airport will be slashed to 14 minutes, and Danapur–Bihta in roughly 20 minutes in light traffic.
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Integrated infrastructure: Features include multiple ramps, underpasses, a tunnel to the proposed Bihta civil enclave, bus shelters, truck parking, and service roads—all designed for seamless mobility