NHAI Floats ₹1,564.19 Crore Tender for 4-Lane Bairiya Ara Bypass Road on NH 31 and NH 922 in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited open bids for the construction of a 4-lane bypass road connecting NH 31 and NH 922 through the Bairiya Ara section in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The project, valued at ₹1,564.19 crore, aims to improve regional connectivity and ease traffic congestion.
Key Takeaways
- ✓NHAI has floated an open tender for a 4-lane bypass road on NH 31 and NH 922.
- ✓The project covers the Bairiya Ara section from Km. 0.000 to Km. 27.062 in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- ✓Estimated project value is ₹1,564.19 crore on EPC mode.
- ✓Bids must be submitted via the EPROCURE portal by 20 August 2026, 11:00 AM.
- ✓EMD of ₹15.64 crore and a tender fee of ₹1.60 lakh are required, both payable offline.
- ✓Tender notice number is UPDIV/38/2026 UP Division/320231.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a major infrastructure tender for the construction of a 4-lane bypass road to the existing NH 31 and NH 922. This ambitious project will traverse the Bairiya Ara section from Km. 0.000 to Km. 27.062, spanning key regions in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
With an estimated value of ₹1,564.19 crore, the tender is being executed on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode. The initiative is expected to significantly enhance highway connectivity, streamline traffic flow, and support regional economic growth.
Scope of Work
- Construction of a new 4-lane bypass road to the existing NH 31 and NH 922.
- Project alignment runs through the Bairiya Ara section from Km. 0.000 to Km. 27.062.
- The bypass will traverse parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- Work is to be executed on EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) mode.
- Tender is categorized under civil works with item rate contract.
- The project is managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Key dates, fees, and EMD requirements for the NHAI Bairiya Ara bypass tender are as follows:
Tender Summary
How to Apply
- 1
Download the tender documents from the EPROCURE portal starting 3 July 2026, 6:30 PM.
- 2
Pay the tender fee of ₹1,60,000 offline to NHAI at New Delhi.
- 3
Submit an EMD of ₹15,64,00,000 offline to NHAI at New Delhi.
- 4
Prepare and upload the required documents in two covers: Fee/PreQual/Technical and Finance.
- 5
Bid submission window is open from 3 July 2026, 6:30 PM to 20 August 2026, 11:00 AM.
Why It Matters
This project will provide a vital bypass to NH 31 and NH 922, reducing congestion and improving travel times for commuters and freight in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Enhanced connectivity is expected to boost local economies and facilitate smoother interstate transport.
Interested contractors should review the tender documents and ensure all requirements are met before submitting their bids on the EPROCURE portal. The final date for bid submission is 20 August 2026, 11:00 AM.
