Larsen and Toubro secures bid for Patna pedestrian tunnel project
Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has emerged as the lowest bidder for Package PC-08R, a contract to construct a 1.5 km pedestrian tunnel connecting Patna Museum and Bihar Museum. The tunnel, to be bored by a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) with an 8-meter diameter, will feature air-conditioning, battery-operated golf carts, security checkpoints, service elevators, and restrooms. Positioned between Bailey Road and Chajju Bagh, the tunnel will be located above PatnaMetro’s Line 1, providing a vertical clearance of 6.5 meters. The scope of work includes the design and construction of the single tunnel, fire escapes, ancillary buildings, and entry/exit facilities, along with finishing work, water supply, sanitary installation, and drainage works in Patna.