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Union Cabinet approves 135.87 km Guwahati-Tezpur highway corridor in Assam

The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of a 135.87 km highway corridor between Guwahati and Tezpur in Assam at a cost of 8,970 crore rupees. The project aims to improve connectivity across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh while reducing traffic congestion in densely populated areas.

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What Happened

The Union Cabinet has officially approved the development of a 135.87 km highway corridor along NH-15 in Assam. The project, which is valued at 8,970 crore rupees, involves the construction of five major bypasses to divert traffic away from congested urban centers including Baihata Chariali, Sipajhar, Kharupetia, Dekiajuli, and Tezpur.

This infrastructure initiative is designed to provide seamless connectivity to various economic, social, and logistics hubs throughout Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. By bypassing densely populated stretches, the project is expected to improve regional transport efficiency and reduce travel times for commuters and freight movement in the corridor.

Key Facts

  1. The project covers a 135.87 km stretch of NH-15 in Assam.
  2. The total approved budget for the highway corridor is 8,970 crore rupees.
  3. The plan includes the construction of five major bypasses.
  4. The corridor is intended to connect key economic and logistics nodes in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

The Timeline3

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  1. 6 Aug

    1. UjAmar Ujala
      Cabinet: अब गोबर से भी बढ़ेगी किसानों की कमाई, क्या है गोबरधन योजना? असम में गुवाहाटी-तेजपुर हाईवे को मंजूरी
    2. NDNDTV
      Cabinet Approves Rs 8,970 Crore Guwahati-Tezpur Highway Corridor
    3. HiThe Hindu
      Cabinet clears 135.87 km Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor of NH-15 in Assam for ₹8,970 crore

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