Desk Report, February 02, 2024 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma celebrated his 55th birthday on February 01 by inaugurating several significant projects across the state. One of the key highlights of the day was the foundation laying of a crucial bridge aimed at easing traffic congestion in Guwahati city.
The proposed 2.84 km bridge will start after the Arya Nagar flyover and extend beyond the Lal Ganesh market. With an estimated cost of Rs 376 crore, the bridge is expected to improve connectivity to major locations such as ITI Guwahati, NH-27 (Lokhra), Kahilipara, Barshapara Cricket Stadium, GMCH, B Barooah Cancer Institute, and Arya Vidyapeeth College. The project will also incorporate key junctions like Cycle Factory Junction and Bushnupur Junction, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, and Lal Ganesh Market.
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also inaugurated several crucial civil projects totaling Rs 14.67 crore. These projects include 24 public toilets, 31 community buildings, 17 cremation sites, and 2 burial grounds, all of which are now accessible to the public.
Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal expressed his excitement, stating, “Guwahati is on an elevated path to progress! On his birthday, Hon’ble CM Dr. @himantabiswa has gifted another infrastructural marvel for the people of Guwahati, as he laid the foundation stone for a New 3-Lane Flyover at Cycle Factory Junction at Guwahati – Garbhanga Road.”
