What is the total capital cost approved for the development of the 135.87 km 4-lane access-controlled Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor of NH-15 in Assam?

The correct answer is Rs. 8,970.20 crore In News The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) , chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi , approved the construction of a 4-lane highway from Baihata Chariali (near Guwahati) to Tezpur in Assam . Key Points The project involves the development of 135.871 km of the 4-lane access-controlled Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor along NH-15 . The total capital cost approved for this project is Rs. 8,970.20 crore . The highway will be developed on the Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Toll Mode under the NH(O) category. The project aims to increase average travel speeds by 100% and reduce travel time by half while enhancing fuel efficiency and road safety. It includes 05 major bypasses covering 58.7 km , easing congestion in areas like Baihata Chariali , Sipajhar , Kharupetia , Dekiajuli , and Tezpur . Additional Information The corridor will feature a 4.9 km Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in the Tezpur Bypass , finalized in coordination with the Indian Air Force (IAF) . Infrastructure highlights include 15 Major Bridges , 30 Minor Bridges , 19 Flyovers , and 01 Elephant Underpass . The project will enhance connectivity to 08 PM Gati-Shakti Economic Nodes , 02 Aspirational districts ( Darrang and Udalguri ), 03 Tourist Nodes (including Kaziranga and Maa Kamakhaya Temple ), and 07 Logistic Nodes . Important Points The highway will provide seamless connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh . It is designed as an access-controlled road with 210 km of service roads to ensure smooth local traffic movement. The development is expected to significantly boost socio-economic development and regional mobility in Northeast India.