Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the decision of upgradation of the Kalibor–Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam as “a historic decision for Assam & the Northeast”.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “A historic decision for Assam & the Northeast! The Cabinet decision on widening and upgradation of the Kalibor–Numaligarh section of NH-715, including an elevated corridor with wildlife-friendly measures in the Kaziranga stretch, will boost development as well as ensure animal safety. Tourism to Kaziranga will receive a big boost.”
A historic decision for Assam & the Northeast!
The Cabinet decision on widening and upgradation of the Kalibor–Numaligarh section of NH-715, including an elevated corridor with wildlife-friendly measures in the Kaziranga stretch, will boost development as well as ensure animal…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 1, 2025
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Wednesday approved the widening and improvement of the existing Kalibor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 to 4 lanes, including implementation of wildlife-friendly measures on the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) stretch in Assam, Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
The project, estimated to cost Rs 6,957 crore, will be developed in an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode.
The total length of the carriageway will be 85.675 km, and that of the elevated corridor passing through Kaziranga National Park will be 34.5 km.
There will be two Greenfield bypasses with a length of 11.5 km (Jakhalabandha) and 9.5 km (Bokakhat).
The at-grade widening of the existing road will be 30.22 km with integration of two major National Highways (NH-127, NH-129) and 1 State Highway (SH-35).
The initiative is expected to improve safety and connectivity between Guwahati, Kaziranga National Park, and Numaligarh and enhance multi-modal integration with 3 railway stations and 3 airports.
It would also boost tourism, trade, and industrial development in the region with a generation of approximately 15.42 lakh person-days of direct and 19.19 lakh person-days of indirect employment.
The project will not only improve infrastructure but also provide a safe passage for wildlife, promoting conservation efforts in the Kaziranga National Park.