Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor to boost Assam’s tea, tourism and trade; Rs 8,970-crore highway project to cut travel time by half

August 18, 2026 7:01 PM

Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor to boost Assam’s tea, tourism and trade; Rs 8,970-crore highway project to cut travel time by half

The proposed 135.87-km four-lane, access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor in Assam is set to strengthen the movement of passengers and freight while giving a major push to the state’s tea industry, tourism, trade and regional connectivity. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) earlier this month approved the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ proposal for the corridor, which will connect Baihata Chariali near Guwahati with Tezpur, excluding the 15.11-km Mangaldoi Bypas...

Cabinet approves Rs 8,970-crore four-lane Guwahati–Tezpur corridor on NH-15 in Assam

August 6, 2026 11:52 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 8,970-crore four-lane Guwahati–Tezpur corridor on NH-15 in Assam

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the construction of a 135.87-km four-lane access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur corridor on National Highway-15 in Assam at an estimated cost of ₹8,970.20 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A major boost to connectivity and growth in Assam! The Cabinet has approved a 4-lane access-controlled Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor of NH-15. The project will reduce travel time, improve road safety...