Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the Centre's INR 15,431 crore expansion of the Baihata Chariali-Mission Chariali-Tezpur stretch of National Highway-15 will significantly strengthen connectivity in the state
GUWAHATI — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the Centre's INR 15,431 crore expansion of the Baihata Chariali-Mission Chariali-Tezpur stretch of National Highway-15 will significantly strengthen connectivity in the state, making travel faster, safer and more seamless.
In a post on social media, CM Sarma described the ambitious highway project as a major step towards accelerating Assam's infrastructure-led development and improving access to economic opportunities across the region.
"When I speak about development, I envision connectivity that brings people closer to opportunities. The Rs 15,431 crore expansion of Baihata Chariali-Mission Chariali-Tezpur stretch of NH-15 is another decisive step in that direction, making travel faster, safer and seamless," the Chief Minister said.
The project is expected to improve road connectivity between central and upper Assam by widening and upgrading a key section of National Highway-15, one of the state's major transport corridors.
Officials said the expansion is aimed at reducing travel time, easing traffic congestion and enhancing road safety while supporting the movement of goods and passengers.
The upgraded highway is also expected to improve connectivity to important commercial centres, educational institutions and tourist destinations in the region.
The project forms part of the Centre's broader push to modernise highway infrastructure in the Northeast, a region that has witnessed substantial investments in roads, bridges, railways and airports over the past few years.
The Assam government has repeatedly maintained that improved transport infrastructure is crucial for attracting investment, generating employment and ensuring balanced regional development.
The Baihata Chariali-Mission Chariali-Tezpur corridor serves as an important link connecting Guwahati with Sonitpur and several districts of upper Assam.
The upgraded highway is expected to facilitate smoother movement of traffic and strengthen connectivity with neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh as well.
The Chief Minister has consistently highlighted infrastructure development as one of the key priorities of his government, asserting that better connectivity is essential for driving economic growth, improving public services and creating new opportunities for people across Assam.