The uneven placement of the trees have created obstacles for drivers, who now must follow the zig-zag path to avoid them.
A Rs 100 crore road-widening project in Bihar’s Jehanabad district, about 50 km from Patna, is gaining attention—not for its development work, but because several large trees remain standing right in the middle of the newly expanded road.
Built to ease traffic flow, the 7.48-km stretch on the Patna–Gaya main road took an unusual turn as several trees were left standing, now posing safety concerns for the commuters.
During the road expansion, the local administration sought approval from the forest department to cut down several trees along the planned route.
However, the request was reportedly turned down, as the forest department required compensation for 14 hectares of forest land—something the administration couldn’t arrange.
With the issue unresolved, construction continued around the trees, which now stand irregularly in the middle of the road.
Their uneven placement has created obstacles for drivers, who now must follow the zig-zag path to avoid them.
Local residents say the flawed road design has already caused several accidents, with many expressing concern that the trees pose a serious safety risk, particularly for drivers travelling at night or at high speed, who could easily collide with them.
