The Kachchi Dargah-Bidupur Six-Lane Bridge will be named after former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
The ‘Nitish Setu’ over the Ganga will strengthen connectivity between North and South Bihar.
Patna, November 2026: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that the Kachchi Dargah-Bidupur Six-Lane Bridge would be named ‘Nitish Setu’ in honour of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the landmark bridge during his visit to Bihar on November 21 and dedicate it to the nation.
The Chief Minister said that the six-lane bridge constructed over the Ganga was a significant achievement in the development of Bihar’s infrastructure. It would make travel between North and South Bihar smoother and faster. People from Patna, Vaishali and surrounding areas would particularly benefit from the project.
He said that ‘Nitish Setu’ would become a new symbol of modern connectivity and development in Bihar. Besides accelerating the state's economic activities, the bridge would also open up new opportunities for regional development and employment.
The Chief Minister said that, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with the continued support of the Central Government, infrastructure was being expanded across all major sectors in Bihar, including roads, bridges, electricity, education, healthcare and industries.
The state government is working with commitment to fulfil its resolve of building a developed Bihar, he added.
