HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, March 10: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday inaugurated the Maharaj Prithu Flyover, connecting Dighalipukhuri and Noonmati, and dedicated it to public use.
The 4.2-km-long four-lane flyover has been constructed at a cost of ₹852.68 crore as part of efforts to improve transport infrastructure in the city.
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The State government sanctioned the project on June 26, 2023, while the foundation stone was laid on November 16, 2023.
Though the project was scheduled for completion within 36 months, it was finished in 28 months.
Officials said the flyover has been built with 129 pillars and a steel girder superstructure.
Addressing the gathering, Sarma said the flyover would significantly ease traffic congestion and reduce travel time for commuters in the city.
He added that the completion of the project in a record time reflects advanced planning, technical expertise, effective supervision and coordinated teamwork.
The chief minister also said that in the coming days the flyover would have a rotary near Guwahati Club and a connection with the flyover at Ulubari.
He added that the government has taken steps to improve the surrounding areas through concrete drainage from Dighalipukhuri to Noonmati, refurbishment of roads and lanes, and installation of improved street lighting.
Sarma noted that GNB Road is one of the busiest roads in the city, with thousands of vehicles passing through daily.
The new flyover, he said, would reduce traffic pressure on the road beneath it, leading to faster movement and lower air and noise pollution.
Describing the project as a blend of development and heritage, Sarma said naming the flyover after Maharaj Prithu honours Assam’s historical legacy.
He paid tribute to the ancient Kamrup ruler, recalling his bravery in defending the region against foreign invasions.
The chief minister announced that the flyover will be opened to vehicular traffic from the morning of March 14.
Before that, citizens will be allowed to walk along the flyover for three days to experience the new structure.
He also said the State government plans to address artificial flooding in Guwahati and will move ahead with expansion plans for the city, including the proposed Guwahati Ring Road and metro rail connectivity.
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi, MLA Siddhartha Bhattacharya, and Guwahati Municipal Corporation Mayor Mrigen Sarania were among those present at the programme.
