Assam CM Sarma inaugurates Maharaj Prithu flyover to ease Guwahati traffic

Guwahati: Taking a giant stride toward transforming transport infrastructure in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated Maharaj Prithu Flyover connecting Dighali Pukhuri and Noonmati and dedicated it to the service of the people.

It may be noted that the 4.2 km long, four lane flyovers is constructed involving a financial outlay of Rs. 852.68 crore. State government gave sanction for the construction of this flyover on 26 June 2023, as foundation stone for the same was laid on 16 November, 2023. Though time frame for the construction of the flyover was 36 months, the project has been completed in just 28 months. The entire stretch of the flyover has 129 pillars, and the super structure has been up with steel girder.

Sarma while congratulating the people on inauguration, said that the flyover will greatly reduce traffic congestion and reduce travel time of the commuters. He said that completing the flyover, in a record time testifies advanced planning, high level technical expertise, rigorous supervision and a united teamwork. This success will set a new benchmark toward infrastructural development of the state, Dr. Sarma added.


The Chief Minister moreover said that soon, the flyover will have a rotary at Guwahati Club and a connection with the flyover at Ulubari. For the overall development of the area, steps have been made for concrete drainage from Dighalipukhuri to Noonmati, repair and refurbishment of roads, lanes and bylanes along with high-quality lights.

Sarma also said that GNB Road is one of the busiest in Guwahati as thousands of vehicles ply on a daily basis causing traffic snarls. This four-lane flyover will reduce pressure on the road under the flyover resulting in reduced commuting time. Moreover, it will lead to reduction in air and noise pollution. The Chief Minister said that the flyover will add a new momentum to business, academic and medical convenience of the people.

Sarma said that the flyover is a manifestation of 'Bikash and Virasat', as naming the flyover after Maharaj Prithu is a tribute to the rich legacy of Assam.

Sarma said that the powerful Kamrup king who by dint of his bravery and love for the people saved the state from foreign ruler. It was because of variance Assam was saved from the onslaught of Bakhtyer Khilji.

Speaking about the challenge for the government to construct the flyover, as it falls on in one of busiest roads in Guwahati, the Chief Minister said that it is because of the unconditional cooperation and support of the people of Guwahati the flyover could be completed in a record time. He on the occasion said that the government will give land patta to the people of Guwahati very shortly as the government has received 12 thousand applications for land patta.

The Chief Minister said that the flyover will be open for vehicles from the morning of March 14 as the government desires to giving opportunity to the people to walk on the flyover for three days and experience its beauty and benefits. Sharing his plan for Guwahati, the Chief Minister said that the government will start working in right earnest to address artificial flood in Guwahati. Speaking on the expansion plan of Guwahati, he said that once the ring road project is completed, the government will start working on Guwahati Metro rail connectivity.