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Assam: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stone for 26 National Highway projects

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Guwahati, Oct 31: Union Minister for Roads Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, today inaugurated and laid the foundation for 26 National Highway Projects in Guwahati, Assam.

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The projects, which are worth more than Rs. 17,500 Crore, include the 4-laning of Kaliabor Tinali-Dolabari and the construction of a new 2-lane bridge over Brahmaputra. Other projects inaugurated by the Minister include the 4-laning of Dokmoka-Loring Thepi, 2-laning of Powamara to Bataia, Trinokhal to Mundamala and Lowarpuwa to Churaibari, and the strengthening of Numaligarh Khatkhati Road.

Foundation stones for 22 additional projects were also laid. Union Minister of State for Roads Transport and Highways, General VK Singh, Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, State Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, MLAs, and NHIDCL officials were in attendance. The Union Minister announced on his official ‘X’ handle that the Dibrugarh-Tinsukia-Ledo project aims to improve interstate connectivity between Upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, enhance strategic presence, and boost trade and tourism.

“The Silchar to Lailapur section will connect the Barak Valley with Mizoram, fostering socio-economic growth. NH-515 in Dhemaji District will improve connectivity between North Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, while, NH-137 will enhance connectivity in the Dima Hasao Region and provide an alternate route to Western Manipur. The Paikan to Guwahati Airport section will facilitate the Multi-Modal Logistics Park in Jogighopa. Additionally, the construction of new bridges will alleviate congestion and enhance trade, tourism, and socio-economic progress in the region,” the minister tweeted.

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