Jatia, 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.

Residents of South-East Guwahati are frustrated with the decade-long delay and non-operational status of a water supply project initiated in 2013. A recent government study has identified areas along Guwahati's southern growth corridor, including GS Road, the Guwahati Bypass, and Fatasil Ambari Road, as the most heat-stressed zones due to rapid urban expansion.

Guwahati is rapidly emerging as the commercial powerhouse of Northeast India, fueled by significant infrastructure development. Key projects like the Guwahati Ring Road and the 6-lane Guwahati–North Guwahati Bridge are set to improve connectivity and unlock development potential. The expansion of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and the Dighalipukhuri Flyover will further enhance the city's infrastructure.

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's infrastructure development is progressing with the Mayor unveiling a ₹132 crore roadmap for civic amenities, including street lighting and internal road improvements. . However, the ambitious ₹6,000 crore Guwahati Ring Road project faces scrutiny from the Gauhati High Court regarding forest clearance for tree felling within the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary.