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Vikramshila Setu is 5th longest bridge over water in India. The 4.7 km long two lane bridge serves as a link between [[National Highway 33 (India)|NH 33]] and [[National Highway 31 (India)|NH 31]] running on the opposite sides of the [[Ganges]]. It runs from Barari Ghat on the [[Bhagalpur]] side on the south bank of the [[Ganges]] to [[Naugachia]] on the north bank.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/CM-for-a-bridge-parallel-to-Vikramshila-Setu/articleshow/51281660.cms|title=CM for a bridge parallel to Vikramshila Setu}}</ref> It also connects Bhagalpur to [[Purnia]] and [[Katihar]]. This has reduced considerably the road travel between [[Bhagalpur]] and places across the Ganges. |
Vikramshila Setu is 5th longest bridge over water in India. The 4.7 km long two lane bridge serves as a link between [[National Highway 33 (India)|NH 33]] and [[National Highway 31 (India)|NH 31]] running on the opposite sides of the [[Ganges]]. It runs from Barari Ghat on the [[Bhagalpur]] side on the south bank of the [[Ganges]] to [[Naugachia]] on the north bank.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/CM-for-a-bridge-parallel-to-Vikramshila-Setu/articleshow/51281660.cms|title=CM for a bridge parallel to Vikramshila Setu}}</ref> It also connects Bhagalpur to [[Purnia]] and [[Katihar]]. This has reduced considerably the road travel between [[Bhagalpur]] and places across the Ganges. |
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However, there is intense traffic congestion on the bridge due to increased traffic and there is now a demand to construct another bridge parallel to it. |
However, there is intense traffic congestion on the bridge due to increased traffic and there is now a demand to construct another bridge parallel to it. On 21 September 2020 Prime Mr Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of another 4 lane road bridge of 4.445 km over Ganga parallel to Vikramshila Seu at cost of Rs. 1110.23 crore. |
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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 Rs 4,379.01 crore was approved.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bridge-parallel-to-rajendra-setu-to-be-ready-in-3-years/articleshow/64546640.cms |title = ‘Bridge parallel to Rajendra Setu to be ready in 3 years’}}</ref> |
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 Rs 4,379.01 crore was approved.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bridge-parallel-to-rajendra-setu-to-be-ready-in-3-years/articleshow/64546640.cms |title = ‘Bridge parallel to Rajendra Setu to be ready in 3 years’}}</ref> |
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Vikramshila Setu | |
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| Coordinates | 25°16′41″N 87°01′37″E / 25.278°N 87.027°E |
| Carries | Two lane roadway and pedestrian pathways each side |
| Locale | Bhagalpur |
| Maintained by | Bihar Government |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Concrete and Iron |
| Total length | 4,700 metres (15,400 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction end | 2001 |
| Opened | 2001 |
| Closed | No |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | Two way |
| Toll | For Heavy vehicle and four wheeler |
| Location | |
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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.) .
Vikramshila Setu is 5th longest bridge over water in India. The 4.7 km long two lane bridge serves as a link between NH 33 and NH 31 running on the opposite sides of the Ganges. It runs from Barari Ghat on the Bhagalpur side on the south bank of the Ganges to Naugachia on the north bank.[1] It also connects Bhagalpur to Purnia and Katihar. This has reduced considerably the road travel between Bhagalpur and places across the Ganges.
However, there is intense traffic congestion on the bridge due to increased traffic and there is now a demand to construct another bridge parallel to it. On 21 September 2020 Prime Mr Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of another 4 lane road bridge of 4.445 km over Ganga parallel to Vikramshila Seu at cost of Rs. 1110.23 crore. 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 Rs 4,379.01 crore was approved.[2]
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