India, June 22 -- The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, at Shillong, laid the foundation for 4 new National Highway projects and dedicated 2 upgraded highways to the nation. These projects spanning over 117 km in all, and with the Rs3,214 crore package are aimed to decongest the key towns, strengthen the cross-border trade with Bangladesh, and further improve access to remote parts of the state.

1. Tura Bypass (NH-217) The Tura Bypass will be developed over 29.03 km at the cost of Rs951 crore, connecting NH-127B near Sanchonggre village to NH-217, the earlier NH-51 at Jenggitchakgre village in West Garo Hills. This is built as a 2-lane road and it will help to divert the traffic away from Tura town, ease cong...