The Aunta-Simaria six-lane bridge over the Ganga in Bihar is set to become Asia’s widest extra-dosed stay cable bridge, with an impressive width of 39 metres. Built at an estimated cost of Rs 1,740 crore, the bridge stands as a landmark in modern infrastructure and is scheduled for inauguration on August 22, 2025. (News18 Hindi)
The project stretches across 8.15 kilometres, which includes the 1.865 km-long main bridge and approach roads on both sides. Supported by 18 massive pillars and 600 segments, its advanced design makes it one of the most unique and technologically sophisticated bridges in Asia. (News18 Hindi)
The 39-metre-wide deck features three-lane carriageways of 13 metres each on both sides. Along with this, 1.5-metre-wide footpaths have also been constructed on both flanks, ensuring pedestrian access alongside the heavy vehicular movement. (News18 Hindi)
Equipped with modern facilities, the Aunta-Simaria bridge has been designed as a smart bridge. It includes CCTV surveillance, telephones, display screens, milky streetlights, landscaped plantations, and roundabouts along the main span and approach stretches. (News18 Hindi)
The foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 14, 2017. Nearly seven years later, the bridge is ready for public use, highlighting the state’s significant infrastructural progress on the banks of the Ganga. (News18 Hindi)
The inauguration ceremony will be attended by the Governor, Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers, and Union Ministers, marking the bridge as not only an engineering marvel but also a crucial link for Bihar’s growing connectivity and economic development. (News18 Hindi)
