Digha–Sonpur Bridge

The Digha-Sonpur Bridge extends 4,556 meters across the Ganga River, connecting Digha Ghat in Patna with Pahleja Ghat in Sonpur.

Construction began in 2003 under Railway Minister Nitish Kumar after Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda laid the foundation stone in December 1996.

The bridge bears the name of Indian independence activist Jayaprakash Narayan and represents a vital connection between northern and southern regions of Bihar.

The structure accommodates both railway tracks and vehicular traffic, with 36 spans utilizing Warren truss and double Warren truss engineering design.

This bridge introduced India's second Roll-on/roll-off service in May 2016, enabling trucks to be transported by rail across the Ganga River.

Inception: February 3, 2016

Official opening: February 2, 2016

GPS coordinates: 25.66810,85.10830

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47