In Rajgir, Nalanda, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the construction of the Salehpur-Rajgir four-lane highway. He also opened the newly constructed ROB on National Highway 82. The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 4-lane highway (connecting the Rajgir tourism route to the Buddhist circuit) from Salehpur (SH-78) to Beloua (Rajgir) via Nursaray-Ahiyapur-Silao on NH-120, at a cost of ₹862.63 crore. He mentioned that the highway will reduce the distance from Patna to Rajgir by about 20 km, making it easier to reach the International Sports Complex, airport, Nalanda University, and Rajgir tourism area. The project is expected to boost industrial and economic development, and promote tourism in the region. The Chief Minister also inaugurated the Rajgir Road Overbridge (including access path) on National Highway 82 at Gram Hasanpur, costing ₹81.37 crore. He inspected the newly constructed overbridge and stated its importance for facilitating smoother traffic flow and reducing congestion. Furthermore, the Chief Minister reviewed the preparations for the Asia Rugby Under 20 Championship at the stadium in the Rajgir Sports Complex.
