June 5, 2023: Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated the four-lane section between the Nagaon Bypass-Teliagaon, and Teliagaon-Rangagara, and laid the foundation for the Mangaldai Bypass and the four-lane section between Daboka-Parakhuwa in Assam.
“These four projects are worth Rs 1,450 crore, and symbolising a significant investment in the state’s infrastructure,” the road transport ministry said in a statement.
The 18-km-long section between the Nagaon Bypass and Teliagaon, and Teliagaon-Rangagara is worth Rs 403 crore. This widened highway enhances accessibility between north Assam and upper Assam, fueling economic growth and opening new opportunities.
The foundation for the construction of a 15-km bypass in Mangaldai on the NH15 with a total cost of Rs 535 crore will strengthen the link between Assam, West Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh, fostering seamless travel and regional integration.
The foundation for a 13-km bypass between Daboka and Parakhuwa on the NH29 with a total cost of Rs 517 crore strengthens connections along the the Guwahati-Dimapur Economic Corridor, fostering links to Myanmar and Thailand. The bypass will enhance inter-regional connectivity between Assam and Nagaland.
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