New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a four-lane, access-controlled greenfield corridor linking Gohpur and Numaligarh, including 15.79 km of road-cum-rail tunnel under the river Brahmaputra in Assam. The project will cost Rs18,662 crore.

In a social media post on X, PM Modi said: "A landmark boost to connectivity in the Northeast! The Cabinet has approved a 4-lane access-controlled Greenfield corridor between Gohpur and Numaligarh, including India's first underwater Road-cum-Rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra. This transformative project will enhance connectivity, reduce logistics costs and accelerate growth across Assam and the entire Northeast."

Presently, the...