Meghalaya to launch highway projects worth Rs 3,214 crore, Gadkari to attend

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday said the foundation stone for four new highway projects in the state will be laid on Tuesday, while stretches of two existing national highways will also be upgraded.

The six projects involve a total investment of Rs 3,214 crore and will be launched during the North East Infrastructure Summit in New Shillong. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will attend the programme.

“Exciting day tomorrow as we lay foundations for 4 new National Highway Projects and upgradation of 2 existing National Highways for Meghalaya with an investment of Rs 3,214 crore at the North East Infrastructure Summit in New Shillong, graced by Hon’ble Union Minister for @MORTHIndia, Shri @nitin_gadkari ji. Join me LIVE as we dedicate the projects to the development of Meghalaya and the prosperity of our people,” Sangma said in a social media post on Monday.

The four projects for which the foundation stone will be laid are the 7.76-km Pynursla Bypass on NH-206, to be built at a cost of Rs 564 crore; the 31.5-km Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge-Selsella Road on NH-127B, estimated at Rs 737 crore; the 31.7-km Selsella-Goeragre Road on NH-206, to be constructed at a cost of Rs 504 crore; and the 29-km Tura Bypass on NH-217, which has been approved at Rs 951 crore.

In addition, a 10.67-km stretch of the Shillong-Dawki Road will be improved at a cost of Rs 351 crore, while a 5.44-km stretch of the Jowai Bypass will be upgraded at a cost of Rs 106 crore.

Officials said the projects are expected to strengthen inter-district and interstate connectivity, improve transport infrastructure and facilitate trade, tourism and economic activities across Meghalaya.