Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Sunday asked officials concerned to complete the Patna metro rail project by 2028, stressing strict adherence to construction quality and safety standards throughout its implementation.Samrat issued the directions while inspecting ongoing metro work along Nehru Path. He asked officials to construct two foot overbridges along the busy stretch, one near J D Women’s College and another at High Court Chauraha near Bihar Museum, to improve pedestrian safety and movement.The Patna metro rail project, approved by the Union cabinet in Feb 2019, is being implemented by Patna Metro Rail Corporation Limited at an estimated cost of Rs 13,365 crore.During the inspection, the CM visited Income Tax Golambar, High Court Chauraha and the area near Hanuman Mandir. He reviewed construction progress and sought updated details from officials concerned on different components of the project.Samrat asked the agencies to carry out the work in an organised and coordinated manner to minimise public inconvenience. He said traffic management around construction sites, ease of movement and public safety must remain priorities. Officials were asked to plan execution in a way that minimises disruption to residents’ daily movement while ensuring public conveniences alongside development work.Describing the project as important for strengthening the transport system of the state capital, Samrat called for regular monitoring and closer coordination among the departments and agencies involved. He said the pace of work should be increased without compromising construction quality, safety norms or civic facilities.Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary, cooperative minister Ram Kripal Yadav and science, technology and technical education minister Sheela Kumari accompanied him during the inspection. Senior officials briefed them on the progress at each location.
