Buxar: Director of land acquisition Kamlesh Kumar Singh on Saturday reviewed the progress of land acquisition for several major road and bridge projects in Buxar district and directed officials of the concerned requisitioning agencies to expedite pending work to ensure timely implementation of the projects. The review meeting was held at the Buxar collectorate in the presence of additional collector Arun Kumar and officials representing the various departments and agencies involved in the land acquisition process.According to district land acquisition officer Vinit Kumar, the director assessed the status of ongoing projects and instructed the officials to take prompt action to resolve pending issues and accelerate the acquisition process.The meeting primarily focused on four major infrastructure projects expected to improve road connectivity and facilitate movement between Buxar and neighbouring districts and states. These included the NH-319A project connecting Ramgarh, Mohania, Chausa and Buxar; the Dumraon-Bikramganj bypass under NH-120; the proposed three-lane Buxar-Ballia Ganga bridge along NH-922; and the Janeshwar Mishra Bridge, also known as the Bayasi Bridge.The officials discussed the progress of land acquisition associated with these projects and the steps required to move the work forward. The director stressed the need for coordination among the concerned departments and agencies so that procedural delays could be minimised and outstanding issues addressed without unnecessary delay.The proposed road and bridge projects are significant for strengthening regional connectivity, improving access to neighbouring areas and facilitating smoother transportation of passengers and goods. Timely completion of land acquisition is a crucial prerequisite for the execution of these infrastructure projects.Officials of the requisitioning bodies were asked to take the necessary follow-up measures and ensure that the acquisition-related work progressed in accordance with the requirements of the respective projects.
