Piya Exotica Kahilipara, Guwahati

Major Highway Projects to Enhance Connectivity in Northeast India

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a significant Rs 61,500 crore, 630-km highway corridor project linking Siliguri (West Bengal) with Guwahati (Assam) and Shillong (Meghalaya). Additionally, the central government has approved an Rs 8,970.20 crore project to construct a 135.87-km four-lane, access-controlled highway corridor between Baihata Chariali near Guwahati and Tezpur.

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New Saraighat Bridge Eases Traffic Congestion in Guwahati

The 1.49-kilometer-long New Saraighat Bridge, constructed parallel to the historic Saraighat Bridge, has become a crucial transportation link for Assam. It helps ease traffic congestion and improves connectivity between North and South Guwahati, strengthening movement along the East-West Corridor on National Highway-27.

NHAI Signs ₹7,000 Crore Pact for Guwahati Ring Road Development

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a concession agreement for the development of the 121-km long Guwahati Ring Road. The project, to be executed in Build-Operate-Toll (BOT) mode, involves a total cost of Rs. 5,729 crore, with the gross project cost standing at Rs. 7,000 crore. The Assam Government will contribute Rs. 1,270 crore.

Guwahati Airport's New Terminal Set to Open, Ring Road Project Gains Momentum

The new, Rs 4,000-crore terminal building at Guwahati airport will become operational from February 22, 2026, with domestic and international flights expected to operate from the new terminal by March, and the old terminal to be repurposed as a cargo hub. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has also signed a concession agreement worth Rs 7,000 crore for the development of the 121-km Guwahati Ring Road.

Assam's Road Infrastructure Transformation Under 'Asom Mala' Program

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the success of the 'Asom Mala' road infrastructure program in upgrading Assam's road network, leading to faster travel, smoother logistics, and stronger inter-district and inter-state connectivity. This initiative aims to upgrade, widen, and modernize key state highways and major district roads, improving connectivity to economic hubs, border areas, and remote regions.