President of North Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Writes to Union Minister of Road Transport, Highlighting the Wretched Condition of the Four-Lane from Darbhanga to Purnia
Regarding the dilapidated condition of National Highway 27 (NH-27), which is counted among the most important national highways giving momentum to Bihar's industrial and economic development, the industry world and business organizations have now started registering sharp protests. The president of North Bihar's prominent business organization, the 'North Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industry,' has written a serious and detailed letter to the country's Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways. Through this letter, he has drawn the Union Minister's serious attention to the extremely dilapidated, pathetic, and life-threatening condition of the section of NH-27 passing through Muzaffarpur and North Bihar, particularly from Darbhanga to Purnia. The president stated that due to giant potholes forming on the road, not only are the general public and vehicle drivers facing immense hardships, but North Bihar's commercial traffic is also being severely affected.
What Is the Whole Matter and Why Was the Letter Written to the Union Minister?
According to detailed accounts, the main reason behind this step taken by the president of the North Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the poor condition of NH-27 that has persisted for months. Connecting the east-west destinations, this national highway is considered the economic backbone of North Bihar, through which thousands of cargo trucks, commercial vehicles, and private cars pass daily.
However, the current situation is that the four-lane route from Darbhanga to Purnia has been completely ripped up, and it looks more like a stretch of potholes than a road. Due to rain and the pressure of heavy vehicles, the road surface has deteriorated so badly that vehicles are meeting with accidents almost every day. Representatives of the industrial world state that due to this bad road, both the cost and time of transporting industrial products have increased excessively, causing heavy economic losses to traders and industrialists in this region.
Four-Lane Route from Darbhanga to Purnia Converted into Potholes: A Recipe for Accidents
The letter specifically mentions that almost the entire four-lane patch between Darbhanga and Purnia is crying over its wretched state. The road has caved in at various places and large potholes have formed. During the night or on rainy days, estimating these potholes is impossible for motorists, leading to severe road accidents every day.
Motorists, truck drivers, and travelers are facing immense mental and physical harassment while passing through this route. Local residents and drivers state that despite complaining multiple times to the district administration and officials of the concerned department, the situation remains unchanged, forcing the industry chamber to appeal directly to the Union Minister of Road Transport.
Adverse Impact on Trade and Economy
The president of the North Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industry has also explained to the Union Minister in his letter that this dilapidation of the road network is directly impacting the economy of North Bihar. Smooth movement of business activities on this crucial corridor connecting Nepal and the northeastern states is extremely essential.
The letter primarily emphasizes the following points:
Increase in Transportation Costs: Due to bad roads, truck spare parts wear out quickly and fuel consumption increases, making freight transportation expensive.
Wastage of Time: The journey that should take only a few hours is taking double the time due to potholes and traffic jams.
Safety Concerns: A constant threat looms over the lives of travelers and drivers, creating apprehension of loss of life and property.
Demand for Urgent Repairs and High-Level Intervention from the Union Ministry
The president of the Industry Chamber has strongly demanded that the Union Minister of Road Transport take personal cognizance of this matter. The letter urges that strict directives be issued with immediate effect to the concerned construction agencies (NHAI) and contractors so that repair and re-carpeting work on this four-lane route from Darbhanga to Purnia can commence on a war footing.
Traders and the general public have expressed hope that following intervention at the central level, the condition of this important national highway will improve soon, which will not only curb accidents but also get the commercial wheel of North Bihar moving swiftly once again.
