Assam: Centre Approves Rs 5,729 Crore for Guwahati Ring Road Project to Boost Connectivity
First Published: 3rd August, 2024 19:15 IST
This 121-kilometer project will be developed under the Build-Operate-Toll (BOT) model
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has sanctioned Rs 5,729 crore for the Guwahati Ring Road project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving connectivity in Assam.
The 121-kilometer project will be developed under the Build-Operate-Toll (BOT) model and encompass three significant components designed to enhance connectivity and reduce congestion.
The project includes the construction of a new 56-kilometer, 4-lane Access-Controlled Northern Guwahati Bypass. Additionally, the existing 4-lane bypass on National Highway 27 (NH 27) will be widened to 6 lanes over an 8-kilometre stretch, and improvements will be made to the remaining 58 kilometres of the existing bypass on NH 27. A major bridge over the Brahmaputra River, a key highlight of the project, will further bolster regional connectivity.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the Cabinet’s approval on his X handle, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for their support. “Excellent news…As the Union Cabinet approves the Rs 5,729 cr Guwahati Ring Road Project. Assam places on record its deepest appreciation to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and Hon’ble Union Minister @nitin_gadkari ji for this transformative effort,” he stated.
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