A second bridge over the Ganges River in Munger, Bihar, India is to be constructed. The project is part of a larger plan to double the railway track between Jamalpur and Munger, costing approximately ₹1,600 crores. The doubling of the track will extend for 14 kilometers and the detailed project report...
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(DPR) has been prepared. The new bridge will enhance rail traffic capacity on the line. The existing railway bridge, which also serves as a road bridge, was constructed over 14 years and cost ₹9,300 crores. While the exact nature of the new bridge (whether it will be solely a rail bridge or also include a road) is not yet confirmed, it is likely to be a rail-cum-road bridge due to the heavy traffic on the existing structure. The project is awaiting approval from the Railway Board and is expected to begin soon.