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Watch: Bihar gets Rs 100 crore road, but trees left in the middle; Drivers dodge danger, call it disaster waiting to happen
A road built at a cost of Rs 100 crore in Bihar's Jehanabad district, around 50 km from Patna, is drawing attention, not for its quality, but for the trees standing right in the middle of it.
The 7.48-km stretch on the Patna–Gaya main road was meant to ease traffic and improve connectivity. However, the project took an unusual turn when authorities failed to remove several trees, which now stand awkwardly and dangerously in the centre of the newly widened road.
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During the road-widening process, the district administration approached the forest department for permission to cut down the trees. But the request was denied.
The forest department asked for compensation for 14 hectares of forest land, which the administration was unable to provide.
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Instead of resolving the issue, the road was constructed around the trees, leaving them in the middle of the traffic lane.
The trees are not aligned in a straight row. They are scattered unevenly, forcing drivers to swerve suddenly to avoid collisions.
Local residents say that the area has already witnessed multiple accidents due to this unsafe road design.
Locals describe it as a serious safety hazard, saying, anyone driving at night or at high speed can easily crash into these trees.
Despite growing concerns, the administration has not taken any concrete steps to fix the problem. Many locals feel that public money has been wasted, and that the government has put lives at risk.
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