Connecting Dighalipukhuri with Noonmati FCI, Flyover Measuring 5,053 metres to Cost ₹852.68 crores
Complex Structural Design of the Flyover Proves Assam Moving Towards New Dawn, Says CM Dr. Sarma
This Flyover on Completion to Aid in Smooth Traffic Movement for next 25 Years: CM Dr. Sarma
CM Assures of Adequate Measures to Minimize Inconveniences to Public during Flyover Construction Phase
Govt. Committed to Incorporating Eco-Friendly Measures in Policymaking; to “transplant” Trees rather than felling them for Flyover Construction, Says CM
A Portion of Riverfront Development Project in Guwahati to be Ceremonially Opened for Public on January 19, Says CM
CM Says Will Launch Mission Basundhara 4.0 Exclusively for Resolving Land-related Issues in Guwahati
Will Visit Kamrup Metro DC Office Once in Every 15 Days to Streamline its Work Ethics, Declares CM
Adding another chapter towards the current State government’s initiatives aimed at transforming Guwahati, the largest city in Northeast India, into the “Gateway to Southeast Asia” and to ease the city’s traffic congestion woes, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday laid the foundation stone for a 4-lane “elevated corridor”, or a flyover, measuring 5,053.20 metre in length and standing at a minimum height of 5.70 metres to be built at a projected cost of ₹852.68 crores that would connect Dighalipukhuri with Noonmati and having extended arms towards GNB Road, West Dighalipukhuri Road and Rajgarh Road . To be built under the overall supervision of the Public Works (Roads) Department of the Government of Assam, the elevated corridor, to be the longest in the city on its completion, is scheduled to become operational by 2026.
Speaking at the occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said the government has been working relentlessly to transform the State into a developed one in near future. The design of the flyover for which foundation stone has been laid today is a manifestation of the fact that the State is moving towards a new dawn, the Chief Minister stated. Elements such as a rotary over the existing flyover at Chandmari, rotary over the existing rotary at Guwahati Club area would mark a new beginning in the field of road infrastructure engineering in the State, he said. The flyover on its completion would aid in seamless and smooth traffic movement in the city for the next 25 years, the Chief Minister exuded confidence, adding that the government shall take all measures possible to minimize inconveniences to the members of the general public during the period of construction of the flyover. Stating that the aim is to complete the construction activities within a period of 2 years and 6 months, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said apart from easing traffic woes, the flyover would also provide a boost to the business establishments along the Dighalipukhuri to Noonmati stretch of road by providing the much-needed parking spaces that would be available below the flyover. Indicating the State government’s commitments towards incorporating eco-friendly measures in policy-making, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said there will be a departure from the earlier practice of felling of trees and instead, focus will be on using technologies such as transplanting or relocating of trees for the construction of the flyover.
Referring to the massive public infrastructure development projects currently at various stages of development or are scheduled to be launched, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said all such initiatives collectively would transform Guwahati into a city that would be comparable to some of the highly urbanized cities in the rest of the country. A stretch of the ongoing river-front development project on the south bank of the mighty Brahmaputra river in Guwahati shall be ceremonially opened for the public on coming January 19, the Chief Minister said, adding it would immensely boost the city’s tourism potential, he asserted. The “Chief Judicial Magistrate” section of the project shall be completed within a period of six months, the Chief Minister added. The Kamakhya corridor development project, on its completion, would contribute significantly towards religious tourism and pilgrimage, he said. Also, the works on the upcoming ropeway project connecting Kamakhya Railway Station with the Kamakhya Temple shall begin very soon, he said. On coming February 28, the stretch of the new bridge over river Brahmaputra connecting Bhootnath with Machkhowa will be inaugurated, he further added while exuding confidence this would greatly reduce traffic congestion currently observed near Bharalumukh. The Chief Minister further added that initiative to provide water supply to another 13,000 households will be launched today itself. A total of 200 electric buses have also been flagged off for the public this morning, he added.
He declared that Mission Basundhara 4.0, aimed exclusively at resolving land-related issues in Guwahati, shall be launched by the government and that he shall be visiting the Office of Kamrup Metropolitan District Commissioner at a regular interval of 15 days with the aim of streamlining its work-culture.
He expressed hopes the outcomes of all the above and other initiative would be visible for all to see in days to come and the city would one day transform into the “Gateway to Southeast Asia”.
Department of Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal, Public Health Engineering Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, Political Secretary to Chief Minister Pabitra Margherita, Member of Parliament Queen Ojha, Members of Legislative Assembly Atul Bora, Ramendra Narayan Kalita, Siddhartha Bhattacharya, Mayor of Guwahati Municipal Corporation Mrigen Sarania, Director General of Police GP Singh were present along with a host of other dignitaries were also present.