National Highways in Assam

The Government of India has declared six roads in the state of Assam as National Highways through a notification carried out by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. With this, Assam has now 3,600 kilometres of roads as National Highway with its total length increasing from 3,100kms to 3,600 kilometres. The 244 kilometre long Highway starts from its junction at NH 27 near Nelle (Amsoi Gate). It links Rajagaon, Doyangmukh, Umrangso, Khobak ending at NH 27 at Harangajao. It would provide an alternative road to Barak Valley. This highway has been declared as NH No. 627.

Similarly, the 85 kilometre long stretch starting from the junction at NH 27 near Howli links Barpeta, Hajo stopping at NH 27 near Jalukbari. This will be the new National Highway No. 427. A stretch of 52 kilometer starting from Manja linking Diphu and terminating near Lumding is now National Highway No.329. A 65 kilometer long road with its junction near Bilasipara will link Kokrajhar. It will halt at Garubhasa. It will be the new National Highway No. 117A.

The stretch of road starting at NH 27 near Nakhola connecting Jagiroad, Morigaon, Kaupati Rowta, Udalguri, Khoirabari and terminating at the border of India and Bhutan is now declared as National Highway No. 715A. This Highway will also have a bridge that will connect the two banks of river Brahmaputra. Presently, this Highway is 21 kilometre long and the remaining part is yet to be constructed. The 42 kilometre long Highway starting from NH 27 near Barama passing through Baksa, Subhankhata and ending at India Bhutan border is now the National Highway No.127E. All six highways will be constructed and maintained by the Central Government.