1. The Guwahati Ring Road project will be executed under the Build-Operate-Toll (BOT) model.
2. It includes a 56-kilometer 4-lane Access-Controlled Northern Guwahati Bypass.
3. The project also features widening an existing bypass on NH 27 and improving 58 kilometers of the current bypass.
Guwahati, Aug 03: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has greenlit a transformative infrastructure project for Assam: the development of the 121-kilometer Guwahati Ring Road for Rs. 5,729 crore.
This project will be executed under the Build-Operate-Toll (BOT) model and includes three major components.
Key Features:
- Construction of a 4-Lane Northern Guwahati Bypass: A 56-kilometer access-controlled bypass.
- Expansion of Existing Infrastructure: Widening the 4-lane bypass on NH 27 to 6 lanes over 8 kilometers.
- Upgrades to the Existing Bypass: Improvements to the remaining 58 kilometers of the existing bypass on NH 27.
Additionally, the project will feature a major bridge over the Brahmaputra River, enhancing regional connectivity.
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Benefits:
- Seamless Connectivity: The new ring road will facilitate smoother travel on National Highway 27 (NH27), part of the East-West Corridor.
- Reduced Congestion: The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion on key highways around Guwahati.
- Improved Access: Enhanced access to important cities and towns, including Siliguri, Silchar, Shillong, Jorhat, Tezpur, Jogigopha, and Barpeta.
Once completed, the Guwahati Ring Road is set to revolutionize transportation in Assam, providing significant benefits to the region’s infrastructure and connectivity.
