Centre Approves Development Projects for 10 Roads and 16 Bridges in Assam

17 Feb 2026 CW Team

Officials indicated that the road projects will concentrate on upgrading and improving key stretches that serve as vital links between districts, markets and industrial hubs, with an emphasis on durability and year round accessibility. The Assam government welcomed the approvals and stated that the works will boost local trade, facilitate smoother movement of goods and people and support agriculture, small businesses and tourism. Improved connectivity is also expected to enhance access to healthcare, education and other essential services in remote and rural areas.

The bridge projects are planned to replace old and weak structures and to construct new bridges to ensure safer and uninterrupted movement, especially in the flood prone and riverine regions of the state. Authorities noted that enhanced bridge infrastructure will be critical during monsoon seasons and for sustaining supply chains to isolated communities. The chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has repeatedly identified infrastructure development as a core pillar of Assam’s growth strategy.

The approvals form part of a wider effort under the Prime Minister Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PM Gati Shakti) to integrate infrastructure planning across sectors and states to ensure faster and more efficient execution of projects. Observers expect that the new investments will improve logistics efficiency, reduce transportation costs and accelerate socio economic development, reinforcing Assam’s role in the Act East policy. The Centre has been increasing investments in the region in recent years and the latest measures are intended to support inclusive development and seamless connectivity.

In a major infrastructure push, the Centre has approved development projects for 10 roads and 16 bridges in Assam and sanctioned Rs 6,179.8 mn for road schemes and Rs 1,297.4 mn for bridge works. The allocations were approved under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Scheme and the CRIF Setu Bandhan Scheme, and the announcement was made by the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. The projects are intended to enhance regional connectivity, improve transportation efficiency and reduce travel time across the state. Officials indicated that the road projects will concentrate on upgrading and improving key stretches that serve as vital links between districts, markets and industrial hubs, with an emphasis on durability and year round accessibility. The Assam government welcomed the approvals and stated that the works will boost local trade, facilitate smoother movement of goods and people and support agriculture, small businesses and tourism. Improved connectivity is also expected to enhance access to healthcare, education and other essential services in remote and rural areas. The bridge projects are planned to replace old and weak structures and to construct new bridges to ensure safer and uninterrupted movement, especially in the flood prone and riverine regions of the state. Authorities noted that enhanced bridge infrastructure will be critical during monsoon seasons and for sustaining supply chains to isolated communities. The chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has repeatedly identified infrastructure development as a core pillar of Assam’s growth strategy. The approvals form part of a wider effort under the Prime Minister Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PM Gati Shakti) to integrate infrastructure planning across sectors and states to ensure faster and more efficient execution of projects. Observers expect that the new investments will improve logistics efficiency, reduce transportation costs and accelerate socio economic development, reinforcing Assam’s role in the Act East policy. The Centre has been increasing investments in the region in recent years and the latest measures are intended to support inclusive development and seamless connectivity.

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