J P Setu: A Game Changer for Connectivity in Bihar

 

J P Setu: A Game Changer for Connectivity in Bihar 🚗🌉

Recently, I had the opportunity to travel from Patna to Sonpur via the newly constructed J P Setu, and to my surprise, I crossed the vast Ganges in just 15 minutes! It was truly unbelievable—what once took 2 to 3 hours was now just a 20-minute journey from my brother’s home in Patna to stepping foot in Sonpur. The sense of relief and amazement I felt was beyond words.

The Struggles of the Past ⏳🚦

For decades, traveling to North Bihar was a tiresome affair due to limited bridge connectivity over the Ganges. The two existing bridges—Rajendra Setu (Mokama) and Mahatma Gandhi Setu (Patna)—were burdened with heavy traffic, often leading to severe congestion. Mahatma Gandhi Setu, in particular, became infamous for massive traffic jams, sometimes taking hours or even days to clear.

In one extreme case, a wedding procession (Barat) was delayed so long that it missed the auspicious wedding time! Even more tragic, in May 2015, an ambulance carrying a critical patient was stuck in a traffic jam on Mahatma Gandhi Setu, leading to the loss of a life.

The Boon of J P Setu 🌉✨

The J P Setu, a rail-cum-road steel truss bridge, connects Digha Ghat (Patna) to Pahleja Ghat (Sonpur) and has revolutionized travel across the river. Named after Jai Prakash Narayan, this 4,556-meter-long bridge has drastically improved connectivity between Mid Bihar, North Bihar, New Delhi, and the Northeast states since its inauguration in 2016.

Commuters now have a seamless travel experience, free from the frustration of unpredictable delays. This bridge is truly a lifeline for thousands of travelers and a symbol of progress for Bihar.

A Dark Past and a Bright Future 🚦➡️🚀




A few years ago, horror stories about traffic mismanagement and crime were common. A friend of mine, a senior official and an avid photographer, once faced a nightmarish three-hour jam on Mahatma Gandhi Setu. Worse yet, villagers from his hometown were deceived by an auto driver, robbed, and beaten when they were falsely promised a shortcut via a nonexistent Pipa Pul. These incidents highlight the struggles people endured before J P Setu came to their rescue.

Today, J P Setu is a boon for commuters, easing traffic woes and ensuring smooth travel across the mighty Ganges.

📸 In pictures: A glimpse of J P Setu
📝 Text & Photos by: Ashok Karan
🌐 ashokkaran.blogspot.com

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  1. Yes, J.P Setu is definitely a game changer for the commuter having four wheeler and has reduced the burden a on M.G.Setu but it still tough for the people travelling by bus. Further J.P. Setu has connectivity with J.P. Gangapath popularly known as Marine drive through which we can travel easily from Digha to Patna city within half an hour.

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