Bihar is gearing up for a connectivity overhaul with the Amas-Darbhanga Expressway, a 189-km six-lane marvel under the Bharatmala initiative. Tasked to NHAI, this NH-119D project aims for completion by the end of 2026, transforming a grueling five-hour trek into a swift 2.5-hour dash.
The highway kicks off at Amas on NH-19 in Aurangabad district, traversing key areas in Gaya, Jehanabad, Arwal, Patna, Vaishali, Samastipur, and culminating in Darbhanga at Bela Nawada on NH-27. By weaving in Patna Outer Ring Road portions and the vital Ganga-spanning Kaccha Dargah-Bidupur bridge, it smartly sidesteps urban bottlenecks.
Why does Bihar need this? North-south travel has long been a bottleneck, hampering trade and mobility. This expressway bridges that gap, knitting together major districts and opening doors to economic corridors. It promises job creation, enhanced commerce, and rural upliftment as over 15 villages plug into the network.
Looking ahead, integration with UP’s Ghazipur-Manjhi expressway will cement interstate links, while extension to Nepal’s Jaynagar border will invigorate bilateral trade. Airports stand to gain immensely: quicker routes to Patna, Darbhanga, and Gaya will streamline air travel.
Real estate investors are watching closely. Districts like Patna, Vaishali, and Samastipur will see property values skyrocket, spurring housing, offices, shops, and tourism ventures. Fuel savings, time efficiency, and safer roads will redefine daily commutes.
In essence, the Amas-Darbhanga Expressway embodies India’s infra-push, propelling Bihar towards prosperity with every kilometer laid.