The Union Cabinet has approved the Guwahati Ring Road, which will provide better access to the North-East region. It will be 121 kilometers long and will be developed in Build Operate Toll (BOT) mode. The total cost for this project is Rs. 5,729 Crore. The Ring Road will be developed in three sections:
1. 4-Lane Access-Controlled Northern Guwahati Bypass (56 km): This will help in smooth traffic flow without interruptions.
2. Widening of the Existing 4-Lane Bypass on NH 27 to 6 Lanes (8 km): This will allow more vehicles to pass and reduce congestion.
3. Improvement of the Existing Bypass on NH 27 (58 km): Enhancements will be made to make the road better for travel.
A major bridge over the Brahmaputra River will also be constructed as part of this project. The Guwahati Ring Road will provide seamless connectivity for long-distance traffic on National Highway 27, which is the gateway to the North-East region. This will ease congestion on major highways around Guwahati, connecting important cities and towns like Siliguri, Silchar, Shillong, Jorhat, Tezpur, Jogigopha, and Barpeta. The Guwahati ring road is part of the eight high speed corridors approved by the central government. It covers a total length of 936 kilometers and will cost Rs. 50,655 Crore.
