The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways announced on 13 October 2026 that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the four-laning of an 82.57-km section of National Highway-22 (NH-22) in August 2026. The project, costing ₹3,590.73 crore, will upgrade the Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa corridor to improve connectivity between economic centres and the India–Nepal border. It includes seven major bridges, three railway overbridges, and two flyovers to ease congestion and support regional trade. The release does not say when the project takes effect.
Key points
- Project cost: ₹3,590.73 crore under Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)
- Scope: Upgrading 82.57 km of NH-22 from Muzaffarpur to Sonbarsa
- Infrastructure: 7 major bridges, 3 railway overbridges, and 2 flyovers
- Design speed: 100 kmph with an average operating speed of 80 kmph
- Connectivity: Links 5 economic nodes, including 4 industrial estates and a Mega Food Park
When it applies
- CCEA approval of the NH-22 upgradation project
Who it affects
- road users and regional trade
Refers to
- PM GatiShakti National Master Plan