JP Ganga Path: Patna's Marine Drive transforms commute, becomes new evening hotspot (see pics)

JP Ganga Path, also called Patna's Marine Drive, is named after socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan. The CM’s flagship project was launched on his birth anniversary, October 10, 2013.

Built at a cost of Rs 3,891 crore, the road has significantly improved travel for commuters heading towards Biharsharif, Mokama, and Begusarai.

Running along the southern bank of the Ganga river, the road has made commuting to key locations like PMCH, Patna University, district court, and Gandhi Setu quicker and more convenient.

The road provides city access at seven locations—Atal Path, LCT Ghat, Gandhi Maidan (near AN Sinha Institute), PMCH, Krishna Ghat, Gaighat, and Kangan Ghat.

The state has cleared plans to link JP Ganga Path with the road being constructed over Mandiri Nala and has approved a down ramp at Gaighat for smoother access.

The Ganga Path will be extended westward up to the Ganga bridge in Bhojpur and eastward till Mokama via Fatuha, Bakhtiyarpur, and Barh.

The road currently connects JP Setu and Gandhi Setu and will also link with three more bridges over the Ganga, improving north-south Bihar connectivity.

Its alignment with the Patna ring road has elevated its strategic importance, serving as a vital corridor for intra-city travel.

JP Ganga Path has evolved into a popular evening hangout with roadside vendors and is set to get an integrated park from Digha to Gandhi Maidan, further enriching its appeal.