The Aunta-Simaria Bridge, also known as the Barauni–Mokama Six Lane Ganga Bridge, is a major infrastructure project in Begusarai and Patna districts in Bihar, India, that is designed to improve connectivity and reduce travel time between North and South Bihar. The bridge opened on 22 August 2025.
Description
The bridge is expected to reduce travel time and distance between North and South Bihar, including areas like Darbhanga, Samastipur, Saharsa, Patna and Buxar. It uses a cable-stayed system to support its weight. It has six lanes (three lanes in each direction) as well as wide footpaths on either side, for pedestrians, cyclists, and two-wheelers.
Construction Construction has faced delays, including those due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising water levels.
References
External links एशिया का सबसे चौड़ा 6 लेन पुल बिहार में बन कर लगभग तैयार, अप्रैल से हो जाइए रेडी Bihar's 6-Lane Mokama-Begusarai Bridge, Asia's Widest, To Open In April Begusarai- Mokama Six-Lane Cable- Stayed Ganga Bridge Completed, Inauguration Likely by PM Modi Part of country’s first six-lane Ganga bridge to open by mid-Feb Bihar Six Lane Ganga Bridge : मोकामा-सिमरिया 6 लेन केबल ब्रिज के शुरू होने की तारीख तय! एशिया के सबसे चौड़े पुल पर इस दिन से दौड़ेगी गाडियां Mokama Bridge News : 2023 में पूरा बन जाएगा मोकामा वाला 6 लेन का पुल, जानिए कहां तक हो चुका है तैयार Extradosed Bridge across the Ganges on NH-31 Aunta-Simaria, Mokama in the state of Bihar | SP Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. Rajendra Setu Barauni