- Double-decker flyover in Patna developed cracks after first monsoon rain
- Video showed multiple cracks and water pooling on the newly constructed flyover
- Flyover built at Rs 422 crore, inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on June 11
A double-decker flyover in Patna, built at a cost of Rs 422 crore in June, could not withstand the first monsoon and reportedly suffered damage. A part of the newly built double-decker flyover developed cracks owing to heavy rainfall in the city.
A video, shared by the news agency ANI, showed a part of the flyover with multiple cracks and a pool of water. The double-decker flyover, first in Bihar, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on June 11.
#WATCH | Bihar | Part of double-deck flyover in Patna, sinks after incessant rainfall in the city
— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2025
The flyover, built at a cost of Rs 422 crore, was inaugurated on June 11 this year pic.twitter.com/XyddNt4paN
The flyover was built with an aim to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity in the capital.
Constructed along Ashoka Rajpath, the multi-tier flyover introduces a three-level traffic system. Tier 1 (Lower Deck), a 1.45 km stretch from Patna College to BN College and Tier 2 (Upper Deck), has a 2.2 km corridor from Kargil Chowk to Shatabdi Dwar, passing Patna Science College.
"This is not just a bridge, but a vision. It will transform city commuting and serve as a model for urban infrastructure across the state," Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had said at the inauguration.
The video of the flyover with cracks drew criticism of the Bihar government and took a dig at the sorry state of infrastructure.
An X user called corruption and Bihar a match made in heaven. "Bihar and corruption? Like a match made in heaven-can't even think of a breakup," they wrote.
Bihar and corruption? Like a match made in heaven—can't even think of a breakup.
— Global Tech Updates (@ITNewsBreaking) August 3, 2025
"Considering the track record, it (flyover) has outdone itself by nearly 15 days. It should have fallen apart in 12-13 days," a user commented.
Considering the track record...it has outdone itself by nearly 15 days...warna 12-13 me gir jana chahiye tha
— Badmaash Balak (@birus_salam) August 3, 2025
"The contractors and those involved will never be held accountable. It's all taxpayers money, but who cares about taxpayers?" another used asked a rhetorical question.
The contractors and those involved will never be held accountable. It's all taxpayers money, but who cares about taxpayers?
— Chit Dubey (@ChitDubey) August 3, 2025
Another user asked who is taking accountability?
The million dollar question is who's taking accountability?
— Wafu (@wafudraws) August 3, 2025
Patna has been witnessing incessant rain for the last 24 hours, resulting in waterlogging in low-lying areas. An orange alert has been issued for several districts in Bihar, including Patna, Gayaji, Jamui, Aurangabad, among others.
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