Assam CM Sarma lists three high-speed corridors to transform connectivity across state

ANI April 8, 2025 118 views

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionize state connectivity through three high-speed corridors. His vision aims to reduce travel time between major cities, with a specific goal of reaching Silchar and Dibrugarh from Guwahati within six hours. The project involves significant highway development, including a Rs 25,000 crore express way and strategic national highway expansions. These infrastructure initiatives promise to dramatically improve transportation and economic prospects across Assam.

"I envision three high-speed corridors that will transform connectivity across Assam" - Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, April 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday listed out three high-speed corridors aimed at transforming connectivity across the state.

Key Points

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Guwahati to Silchar corridor via Borapani is becoming reality

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National Highway projects accelerating state infrastructure

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95% of four-lane highway near Kaziranga completed

In a post on X, CM Sarma emphasized his dream to ensure that both Silchar and Dibrugarh can be reached from Guwahati within six hours.

"I envision three high-speed corridors that will transform connectivity across Assam: Srirampur to Guwahati, Guwahati to Silchar and Guwahati to Dibrugarh. The Guwahati-Silchar corridor via Borapani is set to become a reality soon. We have also initiated the ground-level work for the Guwahati-Dibrugarh corridor. My dream is to ensure that both Silchar and Dibrugarh can be reached from Guwahati within 6 hours," the Assam CM said on X.

Earlier today, CM Sarma Biswa Sarma said that there is "unanimous confidence" in completing the section of the Jorhat-Dibrugarh National Highway by December 31 of this year.

The Assam CM met with Krishnan Kumar, the Managing Director of National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, in Delhi earlier on Monday to discuss the completion of the highway.

"Pursuant to my discussion yesterday in Delhi with Dr. Krishan Kumar, Managing Director of @nhidcl, I am happy to share that there is unanimous confidence in completing the Jorhat-Dibrugarh section of the National Highway by 31st December," CM Sarma wrote in a post on X.

Around 95 pc of the four-lane Highway project from Kaliabor to Numaligarh, which included the Kaziranga National Park (KNP), has been completed, with just certain sections of the road being left.

While posting about the meeting on April 7 in a post on X, CM Sarma mentioned that the MD of NHIDCL had reviewed the implementation of various infrastructural projects, including the status of the Rs 25,000 crore Guwahati Silchar Express Way, the Numaligarh Gohpur underwater tunnel, and the expansion of the National Highway network from Baihata Chariali to Tezpur and Gohpur to Kulajan.

Earlier, on February 14, 2024, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari sanctioned Rs 382.10 crore for the construction of a new 2-lane highway with paved shoulders connecting Majuli and Jorhat on the recently designated NH 715K in Assam.

A flyover on NH-715, complete with its approaches and service roads, is included in the project, spanning a total length of 20.5 kilometers.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such exciting news! Finally, we'll be able to travel across Assam without spending entire days on the road. The Guwahati-Silchar corridor will be a game-changer for students like me who travel frequently. 🙌
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Rahul D.
While I appreciate the infrastructure push, I hope they'll consider environmental impacts too, especially around Kaziranga. Development shouldn't come at the cost of our wildlife habitats.
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Ananya S.
My grandparents in Dibrugarh will be so happy to hear this! Currently it takes us 10+ hours to visit them from Guwahati. Cutting that to 6 hours would make family visits so much easier. ❤️
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Sanjay M.
Promises are easy to make but hard to keep. We've heard similar announcements before. I'll believe it when I see these roads actually completed by the deadlines mentioned.
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Mitali B.
The underwater tunnel project sounds fascinating! Assam's infrastructure is finally getting the attention it deserves. This will boost tourism and local businesses tremendously.
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Deepak R.
Good initiative, but what about maintenance? Our current highways deteriorate so quickly after construction. Hope there's a proper plan for long-term upkeep of these new corridors.

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Assam Infrastructure Himanta Biswa Sarma Highway Development Northeast India Connectivity Transportation
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