Patna, May 27 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday directed the officials concerned to ensure early completion of the ongoing construction works of a tunnel connecting the Patna museum and Bihar museum in the state capital Patna.

Kumar, along with a senior official, inspected the construction works of the tunnel and expressed satisfaction with the works completed so far. Remaining work should also be completed, maintaining its quality and comfort of people visiting both the museums in Patna, he added.

" Project has been conceptualised to ensure that those visiting Patna museum could also visit Bihar museum to have a look at objects of historical importance placed there ", Chief Minister said, adding that a tunnel should be constructed in such a way that pedestrians could have no difficulty while electric vehicles could also have smooth movement. Arrangements for parking and other facilities should also be made keeping in mind, requirements of visitors, he added.

As it is, the underground tunnel is being constructed to connect the Bihar museum and Patna museum, covering a distance of one and half kilometer. It would help the people to visit both the museums without facing difficulties of traffic congestion as both the museums are located in the busiest location of Patna.

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