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Assam's Rs 22,864 Crore Highway & Ring Road Projects Set to Transform Connectivity

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced several major infrastructure projects have received Union government sanctions, including the massive Guwahati Ring Road and the Kaziranga elevated corridor. He highlighted the upcoming Silchar-Shillong-Guwahati high-speed corridor, a Rs 22,864 crore project expected to drastically cut travel time, for which PM Modi will lay the foundation stone in March. However, approval for a proposed Rs 1,500 crore elevated corridor connecting Guwahati Airport to Jalukbari is still awaited, though a sanction is expected imminently. These projects are poised to significantly enhance connectivity across Assam and the broader northeastern region.

Key Points: Assam's Major Infrastructure Projects Sanctioned, Awaits Airport Corridor

  • Rs 22,864 cr Silchar-Shillong-Guwahati corridor
  • Guwahati Ring Road with Kuruwa-Narengi bridge
  • Elevated airport to Jalukbari link pending
  • Major central and state funding for projects
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Several projects sanctioned, elevated corridor from Guwahati Airport awaiting approval: Assam CM

Assam CM Himanta Sarma details sanctioned projects like the Guwahati Ring Road and a high-speed corridor, while an elevated airport link awaits final approval.

"This will be a game-changing road, reducing travel time from Silchar to Guwahati to 4.5-5 hours. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, February 15

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that while several infrastructure projects in the state have received Union government sanctions, approval for the elevated corridor from Guwahati Airport to Assam's Jalukbari is still awaited.

Speaking at a press conference, Sarma highlighted major ongoing and upcoming projects under the Guwahati Ring Road and other key corridors.

"We have received sanction for several projects. Under the Guwahati Ring Road, the Kurua-Narengi bridge will also be included. The Union government and Assam government will spend Rs 5,729 crore, with land acquisition costs of Rs 7,000 crore. The Union government will spend Rs 6,957 crore under the Kaziranga elevated corridor project," he said.

The 121.43 km-long Guwahati Ring Road project has been divided into three main sections. The first section, about 55 km long, will stretch from Baihata Chariali to Sonapur via Kuruwa and Chandrapur. This part will include a four-lane road and several six-lane bridges, including the 2.9 KM Kuruwa-Narengi bridge over the Brahmaputra, as well as five other bridges, three flyovers, and three road overbridges.

He further informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam in March to lay the foundation stone for the Silchar-Shillong-Guwahati high-speed corridor project.

"This will be a game-changing road, reducing travel time from Silchar to Guwahati to 4.5-5 hours. It is the biggest project being implemented by the Union government in Assam, with a total cost of Rs 22,864 crore," Sarma added.

The high-speed corridor was announced by the Union Cabinet in April last year.

According to an official release, the 166.80 km of National Highway No. 06 from Mawlyngkhung (near Shillong) in Meghalaya to Panchgram (near Silchar) in Assam will be built on Hybrid Annuity Mode as an access-controlled greenfield high-speed corridor at a total capital cost of Rs 22,864 crore. The project length of 166.80 km lies in Meghalaya (144.80 km) and Assam (22.00 km).

The proposed greenfield high-speed corridor will improve service levels for traffic moving from Guwahati to Silchar. The development of this corridor will improve connectivity to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and the Barak Valley region of Assam from the mainland and Guwahati, with substantially reduced travel distances and times.

The Assam Chief Minister also discussed another key project--an elevated corridor from Guwahati airport to Jalukbari, costing Rs 1,500 crore.

"This is part of the master plan. The Guwahati airport will be operational on February 22, and the Union government is expected to sanction this project within 1-2 days," he said.

Sarma also mentioned a 4-lane road from Baihata Chariali to Tezpur, estimated at Rs 14,000 crore, which is at the final stage of receiving Union government approval.

"This project is now under priority consideration, and we hope for a positive outcome soon," he said.

These infrastructure initiatives are expected to significantly improve connectivity and transportation in Assam, strengthening the state's development and strategic importance.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see such massive investment in infrastructure. But I hope the land acquisition process for these projects is handled sensitively and farmers are compensated fairly. The Rs 7,000 crore figure for land acquisition itself is huge.
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Rohit P
The elevated corridor from the airport is crucial. Guwahati traffic is a nightmare, especially near Jalukbari. Hope the approval comes through quickly. This will be a big relief for daily commuters like me.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels to the Barak Valley often for work, the high-speed corridor news is the best part. Reducing travel time and improving connectivity to Tripura and Mizoram will boost the entire region's economy.
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Vikram M
While the projects sound impressive on paper, execution and timely completion are key. We've seen delays in the past. The government must ensure these are completed with quality and within the promised timelines. Jai Assam!
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Kavya N
The Kuruwa-Narengi bridge over the Brahmaputra is much needed! It will ease so much pressure on the existing bridges. Hope the environmental impact on the river is carefully studied though. Development should be sustainable.
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Michael C
The scale of investment is remarkable.

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