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Assam CM, Gadkari Meet to Fast-Track Highway Projects Post-Monsoon Delays

Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and Major Assam Highways to See Rapid Progress, Confirms CM Sarma

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Assam CM, Gadkari Meet to Fast-Track Highway Projects Post-Monsoon Delays

Assam CM, Gadkari Meet to Fast-Track Highway Projects Post-Monsoon Delays

On Tuesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma provided updates on crucial infrastructure projects after a significant meeting with Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, alongside Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, MoS Pabitra Margherita and Darrang-Udalguri MP Dilip Saikia.

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways reviews status of NH projects with Assam CM, senior functionaries<br />
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways reviews status of NH projects with Assam CM, senior functionaries

The meeting focused primarily on the construction of the Jorhat to Dibrugarh National Highway. CM Sarma informed that the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has taken up the task, with contractors, government officers, and the Chief Secretary of Assam all involved in the discussions. The work on the highway had slowed down due to excessive rainfall during this year’s monsoon, resulting in delays.

Gadkari instructed the officials to expedite the completion of balance work of four-laning of 14-km stretch of Jorhat to Jhanji and from Jhanji to Demow streching 11 km of NH 37 under SARDP-NE.
Gadkari instructed the officials to expedite the completion of balance work of four-laning of 14-km stretch of Jorhat to Jhanji and from Jhanji to Demow streching 11 km of NH 37 under SARDP-NE.

However, with the monsoon now withdrawing from Assam, all stakeholders have assured that the pending tasks will be expedited. CM Sarma also urged Union Minister Gadkari to oversee the process and ensure that the projects are completed as soon as possible.

Gadkari also asked the officials to put up road signages at proper places to prevent road mishaps on this vital portion of NH 37.
Gadkari also asked the officials to put up road signages at proper places to prevent road mishaps on this vital portion of NH 37.

The meeting also covered several other key projects, including the ongoing discussions about the construction of an elevated corridor over Kaziranga National Park, with an estimated project cost of ₹5,500 crore.

The project is expected to receive cabinet approval within the next two to three months. Another important project discussed was the tunnel from Gohpur to Numaligarh, as well as plans to upgrade the Baihata to Tezpur National Highway to a four-lane road.

Also Read: Google Maps Changes Jorhat-Jhanji Route Directions as NH-37 Worsens

Himanta Biswa Sarma Dilip Saikia Nitin Gadkari Pabitra Margherita Highway Projects National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) Monsoon Delays