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Bihar to Use River Silt for Highway Paving to Cut Flood Risks
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:01 AM
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Bihar state has announced a plan to use river silt for paving highways, aiming to reduce flood risks across the region.
The Bihar government has unveiled a new initiative to use river silt for paving state highways, a move aimed at mitigating the frequent flooding that plagues the region.
River silt, which accumulates during monsoon flows, can be processed into a suitable aggregate for road construction. By repurposing this material, the state hopes to reduce waste and lower costs associated with traditional paving.
Bihar has experienced severe floods in recent years, damaging infrastructure and disrupting transport. The use of silt on highways is expected to strengthen road beds and improve drainage, thereby reducing the impact of future floods.
Implementation will begin in selected districts, with the state planning to monitor the performance of the silt‑based pavement and adjust the approach as needed. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance flood resilience across the state.
River silt, which accumulates during monsoon flows, can be processed into a suitable aggregate for road construction. By repurposing this material, the state hopes to reduce waste and lower costs associated with traditional paving.
Bihar has experienced severe floods in recent years, damaging infrastructure and disrupting transport. The use of silt on highways is expected to strengthen road beds and improve drainage, thereby reducing the impact of future floods.
Implementation will begin in selected districts, with the state planning to monitor the performance of the silt‑based pavement and adjust the approach as needed. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance flood resilience across the state.