Guwahati-Dimapur Economic Corridor to link Nagaland, Myanmar, Thailand
Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has laid the foundation for Mangaldai Bypass and the 4-lane section between Daboka-Parakhuwa in Assam through video conferencing on 5 Jun 2023.
The foundation for the construction of a 15-km bypass in Mangaldai on NH 15 with a total cost of Rs.535 crores will strengthen the link between Assam, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh, fostering seamless travel and regional integration.
The foundation for a 13-km long bypass between Daboka and Parakhuwa on NH-29, with a total cost of Rs.517 crores, will strengthen connections along the Guwahati-Dimapur Economic Corridor, fostering links to Myanmar and Thailand. The bypass will enhance inter-regional connectivity between Assam and Nagaland.
He has also inaugurated the 4-Lane Section between Nagaon Bypass-Teliagaon, and Teliagaon-Rangagara.
The 18 Km long 4-Lane section between Nagaon Bypass-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.
These 4 projects are worth Rs.1,450 crores symbolizing a significant investment in the state’s infrastructure, he said. Fiinews.com
