630 km Corridor to Link Siliguri, Guwahati and Shillong
ECONOMY & POLICY

630 km Corridor to Link Siliguri, Guwahati and Shillong

The central government has announced plans for a 630 km highway corridor connecting Siliguri, Guwahati and Shillong, with an estimated project cost of Rs. 615 bn. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said the corridor is intended to strengthen road connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and the Northeast and reduce travel time across the strategically important region.

The first section will connect Siliguri with Guwahati across approximately 400 km at an estimated cost of Rs. 300 bn. The work will include new road construction as well as upgrades to existing routes. The route approval process is currently underway, with the Siliguri Corridor, also known as the Chicken’s Neck, serving as a key link between the Northeastern states and the rest of India.

The project also includes a greenfield highway between Jorabat near Guwahati and Barapani in Meghalaya. The route will reduce the distance between the two locations from about 100 km to 66 km. The journey, which currently takes around two and a half hours, is expected to take approximately one hour after completion.

Another component is a 165 km greenfield highway between Shillong and Silchar. It will shorten the road distance between the cities from approximately 230 km and reduce the journey time from about eight hours to four hours. The project is expected to improve access between Meghalaya, Assam and southern parts of the Northeast.

Gadkari also outlined road development work in Assam, covering 265 projects across approximately 4,700 km at an estimated cost of Rs. 2 tn. A further 31 proposed projects will cover around 1,470 km and cost approximately Rs. 920 bn. The Centre has also approved a 135.87 km, four-lane, access-controlled corridor from Baihata Chariali near Guwahati to Tezpur at a cost of Rs. 89.7 bn.

The central government has announced plans for a 630 km highway corridor connecting Siliguri, Guwahati and Shillong, with an estimated project cost of Rs. 615 bn. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said the corridor is intended to strengthen road connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and the Northeast and reduce travel time across the strategically important region. The first section will connect Siliguri with Guwahati across approximately 400 km at an estimated cost of Rs. 300 bn. The work will include new road construction as well as upgrades to existing routes. The route approval process is currently underway, with the Siliguri Corridor, also known as the Chicken’s Neck, serving as a key link between the Northeastern states and the rest of India. The project also includes a greenfield highway between Jorabat near Guwahati and Barapani in Meghalaya. The route will reduce the distance between the two locations from about 100 km to 66 km. The journey, which currently takes around two and a half hours, is expected to take approximately one hour after completion. Another component is a 165 km greenfield highway between Shillong and Silchar. It will shorten the road distance between the cities from approximately 230 km and reduce the journey time from about eight hours to four hours. The project is expected to improve access between Meghalaya, Assam and southern parts of the Northeast. Gadkari also outlined road development work in Assam, covering 265 projects across approximately 4,700 km at an estimated cost of Rs. 2 tn. A further 31 proposed projects will cover around 1,470 km and cost approximately Rs. 920 bn. The Centre has also approved a 135.87 km, four-lane, access-controlled corridor from Baihata Chariali near Guwahati to Tezpur at a cost of Rs. 89.7 bn.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Real Estate

Japanese companies expand GCC operations in India

More than 100 Japanese companies have established or are expanding Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, with a growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI), engineering, digital innovation, product development, cybersecurity and advanced analytics. The shift marks an expansion beyond traditional back-office and operational support functions towards higher-value technology and innovation activities.Japanese companies are increasingly using their Indian GCCs to support digital transformation, address talent shortages and contribute to global business strategies. These centres are taking o..

Next Story
Real Estate

India’s flexible office stock projected to reach 160 million sq ft by 2030

India retained its position as the world's most mature flexible office market, scoring 100 per cent on Cushman & Wakefield's Flexible Office Market Maturity Index, according to the firm's Global Trends in Flexible Office 2026 report.India's flexible office inventory reached 88.7 million sq ft (MSF) in H1 2026, accounting for 10.5 per cent of the country's total office stock. The report projects this to exceed 100 MSF in 2026 and reach approximately 160 MSF by 2030.Flexible office operators leased 8.5 MSF across India's top eight cities in H1 2026, their strongest first-half performance to ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

K2 Infragen appoints Abhishek Sharma as DGM, supply chain

K2 Infragen has appointed Abhishek Sharma as Deputy General Manager, Supply Chain Management. He will oversee procurement planning, vendor partnerships and coordination with project teams.Sharma brings nearly two decades of experience in infrastructure procurement across railways, highways, expressways and hydropower. His experience includes procurement responsibilities associated with the Delhi–Meerut Expressway and the Delhi–Vadodara greenfield corridor. ..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code