Guwahati, March 10 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday inaugurated the Maharaj Prithu Flyover connecting Dighali Pukhuri and Noonmati and dedicated it to the service of the people at a programme held in Guwahati.

Taking a giant stride toward transforming transport infrastructure, it may be noted that the 4.2 km long, four-lane flyover has been constructed involving a financial outlay of Rs. 852.68 crore.

The State government gave sanction for the construction of this flyover on 26 June 2023, as the foundation stone for the same was laid on 16 November 2023. Though the time frame for the construction of the flyover was 36 months, the project was completed in just 28 months.

The entire stretch of the flyover has 129 pi...