[6][7] The bridge provides a roadway link between the northern and southern parts of Bihar.

[citation needed] Politician Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone for the Arrah-Chhapra bridge in July 2010.

[11] People can go from South to North Bihar without going to Patna district.

The total length of approach road on either side of the bridge is 17 km.

[15] In September 2015, seven people were killed after a crane collapsed at the bridge construction site.