‘Kaziranga Elevated Corridor’ will prove to be a game-changer for Assam, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of the project worth Rs 6950 crore

Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project of Assam is in discussion these days. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of this ambitious project on Sunday (January 18) during his two-day visit to Assam. The total cost of this project is Rs 6,950 crore. Under this, the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of National Highway NH-715 will be made four-lane. Let us tell you that this project got approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 1 October 2025. So let us know the features and benefits of this scheme and why Assam needs it.

Key Features of the Project

According to the information, the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor will be a total of 86 kilometers long. This includes a 35 km long elevated wildlife corridor passing through Kaziranga National Park. Apart from this, 21 km bypass and 30 km stretch of existing NH-715 will be widened from two lanes to four lanes. It is an environment sensitive national highway project.

#WATCH | Kaliabor, Assam | PM Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project (4-Laning of Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715), worth over ₹6,950 Crore.

The 86 km long Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project is an environmentally conscious… pic.twitter.com/crcT5ypIHO

— ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2026

Why is this corridor important?

Let us tell you that this corridor will pass through Nagaon, Karbi Anglong and Golaghat districts. This will improve the connectivity of Upper Assam, especially Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. Construction of bypass in Jakhlabandha and Bokakhat will reduce traffic in the cities and the movement of people will become easier.

Current Problems and Solutions

At present this part of NH-715 has two lanes and passes through densely populated areas. During monsoon, when Kaziranga National Park is filled with water, wild animals move towards higher areas and cross the highway. This leads to traffic jams, road accidents and deaths of wildlife. With the construction of elevated corridor, animals will be able to move safely without any hindrance.

VIDEO | Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone for the Rs 6,957-crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam.

The corridor is aimed at ensuring safe wildlife movement across the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, reduce road accidents on National… pic.twitter.com/KB2XsOpLvZ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 18, 2026

What will be the benefits to Assam?

Completion of this project will boost tourism, open new opportunities for trade and industry and provide employment to the youth. Road safety will improve, travel time will reduce and accidents will reduce. Overall, Kaziranga Elevated Corridor will become a strong basis for development, environmental protection and connectivity for Assam.

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