Vikramshila Setu

Vikramshila Setu is a bridge across the Ganges, near Bhagalpur in the Indian state of Bihar named after the ancient Mahavihara of Vikramashila which was established by King Dharmapala (783 to 820 A.D.). The Vikramshila Setu is India's sixth-longest waterway crossing. The 4.7 km long, two-lane bridge connects NH 33 and NH 31, which are located on opposite sides of the Ganges. It extends along the Ganges from Barari Ghat on the Bhagalpur side to Naugachia on the north bank. Additionally, it links Bhagalpur to Katihar and Purnia. Road travel between Bhagalpur and locations across the Ganges has significantly decreased as a result of this.

However, because of the increased traffic, there is severe traffic congestion on the bridge, and there is currently a desire to build another bridge parallel to it. On 21 September 2020 Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of another 4-lane road bridge of 4.445 km length over the Ganga river parallel to Vikramshila Setu at cost of ₹1110.23 crores. In June 2018, another 24 km-long Vikramshila - Kataria rail-cum-road bridge between Vikramshila railway station (near Pirpainty south of Ganga) and Kataria railway station (near Naugachia railway station) north of the Ganga, with an expenditure of ₹4,379.01 crores was approved.

Length: 4.70 Km
Year of Opening: 2001