Jehanabad: A bizarre incident has come to light from Jehanabad in Bihar, where trees are seen standing in the middle of the 7.48 km-long Patna–Gaya main road, posing a serious risk of accidents. The road widening project was worth ₹100 crore. Photos of the road have gone viral on social media, triggering strong reactions from netizens.
Netizens React
One of the users said,"Vikaas itna speed se hua ki ped kaatne ka time hi nahi mila."(sic) Which roughly translates to, "The development happened so fast that there was no time to cut the trees."
Another user said,"It's good environment bach gaya."
Another user jokingly said,"Sir aap nhi samajhen! Road ko garmi me chaanv dene liye rakha hai."
Another user sarcastically said, “Sir, aap nahi samjhen! Road ko garmi me chhaav dene ke liye rakha hai,” which roughly translates to, “Sir, you didn’t understand — it’s meant to provide shade to the road during summer.”
Why Weren’t the Trees Cut Down?
During the ₹100 crore road widening project, the district administration sought permission from the forest department to remove the trees. However, the request was declined. Instead, the forest department demanded compensation for 14 hectares of forest land. Unable to meet this condition, the administration took an unusual stand — they built the road around the trees.
Reportedly, many accidents have taken place in the past due to trees being in the middle of the road.
