Patna gets two Mithapur flyovers as Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary opens key links
Synopsis
Two long-awaited flyovers at Patna's Mithapur roundabout opened on 28 August, completing a near-9-km elevated corridor that now links the city centre directly to South Bihar destinations like Gaya and Rajgir — cutting the Mithapur-to-Mahuli run to just 7–8 minutes.
Key Takeaways
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the Mithapur-Karbighiya and Mithapur-Mahuli flyovers in Patna on 28 August .
The Mithapur-Karbighiya flyover eases congestion near Patna Junction and the Karbighiya roundabout .
Phase two of the Mithapur-Mahuli-Punpun elevated road adds a 2.1-km stretch between Mithapur and Sipara; phase one (Sipara–Mahuli-Punpun) opened in June 2025 .
The full ~9-km Mithapur-to-Mahuli corridor can now be covered in approximately 7–8 minutes .
Commuters heading to Gaya, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Arwal, Biharsharif , and Rajgir are the primary beneficiaries.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday, 28 August inaugurated the Mithapur-Karbighiya and Mithapur-Mahuli flyovers at the Mithapur roundabout in Patna, throwing open both structures for public use and marking a significant upgrade to the capital's road network.
Key Developments
Deputy Chief Minister Vijendra Prasad Yadav, Cabinet Minister Ramkripal Yadav, and Phulwarisharif MLA Shyam Rajak attended the inauguration ceremony. Vehicular movement commenced on both flyovers immediately after the ribbon was cut.
Officials confirmed that the Road Construction Department and the Bihar State Bridge Construction Corporation completed all finishing works — including road surfacing, lighting, and installation of signage — ahead of the opening.
How the Flyovers Ease Patna's Traffic
The Mithapur-Karbighiya flyover is designed to relieve chronic congestion around Patna Junction and the Karbighiya roundabout. Commuters from Kankarbagh, Mithapur, and the New Bypass can now travel directly to GPO, R-Block, and the Secretariat without navigating surface-level bottlenecks.
Conversely, traffic heading from R-Block and GPO toward the New Bypass and the Mahuli elevated road can use the flyover without descending to ground level. A dedicated service road has also been built at ground level for passengers travelling toward the Karbighiya side of Patna Junction, expected to ease entry and exit at the railway station.
Phase Two of Mithapur-Mahuli-Punpun Elevated Road Complete
The second phase of the Mithapur-Mahuli-Punpun elevated road has also been completed, adding a 2.1-km elevated stretch between Mithapur and Sipara. The first phase — connecting Sipara with Mahuli-Punpun — became operational in June 2025.
With both phases now in service, the entire approximately 9-km corridor from Mithapur to Mahuli can be covered in roughly 7–8 minutes, a significant reduction from earlier travel times on congested surface roads.
Impact on Commuters and South Bihar Connectivity
Both newly opened flyovers feed into the Mithapur-Sipara-Mahuli elevated road, creating a continuous elevated corridor for commuters heading toward southern Bihar. The infrastructure is expected to particularly benefit residents travelling to Gaya, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Arwal, Biharsharif, and Rajgir, offering a more direct exit from Patna and reducing dependence on congested city arteries.
Officials said the two projects together aim to ease traffic pressure across some of Patna's busiest corridors while strengthening the link between the New Bypass, Patna Junction, and major routes leading to South Bihar. With the full elevated network now operational, the focus is expected to shift to maintenance protocols and long-term traffic management planning.
Point of View
If long-overdue, shift in Patna's urban infrastructure story. The city has historically struggled with chokepoints around Patna Junction — a legacy of colonial-era road layouts that never anticipated modern traffic volumes. What matters now is whether these corridors are backed by a credible traffic-management plan; elevated roads in Indian cities have a pattern of redistributing congestion rather than eliminating it. The real test will come in peak hours, and whether the ground-level service road genuinely absorbs the overflow near the railway station or simply creates a new bottleneck one layer below.
NationPress
28 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which flyovers did Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurate in Patna?
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the Mithapur-Karbighiya and Mithapur-Mahuli flyovers at the Mithapur roundabout in Patna on 28 August. Both structures were opened for public use immediately after the ceremony.
How does the Mithapur-Karbighiya flyover help commuters?
The Mithapur-Karbighiya flyover allows vehicles from Kankarbagh, Mithapur, and the New Bypass to travel directly to GPO, R-Block, and the Secretariat without navigating surface-level congestion near Patna Junction and the Karbighiya roundabout.
What is the Mithapur-Mahuli-Punpun elevated road and what phase is complete?
It is a multi-phase elevated corridor connecting Mithapur to Mahuli-Punpun in Patna. Phase one, linking Sipara with Mahuli-Punpun, became operational in June 2025; phase two, a 2.1-km stretch between Mithapur and Sipara, was completed and inaugurated on 28 August.
How long does it now take to travel from Mithapur to Mahuli?
With the full approximately 9-km elevated corridor now operational, the Mithapur-to-Mahuli journey can be completed in roughly 7–8 minutes, significantly less than earlier travel times on congested surface roads.
Which districts benefit most from the new Patna flyovers?
Commuters travelling toward South Bihar destinations — including Gaya, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Arwal, Biharsharif, and Rajgir — are expected to benefit most, as the flyovers provide a more direct exit from Patna and reduce dependence on congested city roads.
