India, Aug. 6 -- The Union Cabinet has approved the 8,970.20 crore Guwahati-Tezpur 4-lane access-controlled highway in Assam. The 135.87-km NH-15 corridor will cut travel time by half, improve connectivity to Arunachal Pradesh, and strengthen logistics, tourism, and regional economic growth.

Key Highlights Cabinet approves 8,970.20 crore Guwahati-Tezpur highway project. 135.87-km four-lane access-controlled corridor to be built on BOT (Toll) mode. Includes 5 bypasses, 19 flyovers, 15 major bridges, and an Emergency Landing Facility. Project will reduce travel time by 50% and improve connectivity across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. New Delhi, Aug 06: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Mod...