NH-15 from the end of Biswanath Chariali bypass to Gohpur in deplorable condition

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BISWANATH CHARIALI: The four-laning and widening work of the National Highway from the end of Biswanath Chariali bypass to Gohpur was to be completed in three years. It may be mentioned here that Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India had decided to widen the highway up to Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh which is also known as the 'backbone' of the northern Assam. It also connects important Indo-China border with the rest of the country. Also this road connects the districts of Sonitpur, Lakhimpur and Dhemaji of Assam and several districts of Arunachal Pradesh with the rest of the country. On the contrary, the work at present from Ratowa to Gohpur is going on at a snail's pace and it is unlikely that the four-laning process would be over very soon. The process has led the road to a pathetic condition. Big pot holes, scattered sharp-edged stones, incomplete piles of some of the major bridges in rivers like Buroi, Borgang and Burigang, half finished culverts are common sights along the road. The condition of the highway is very bad these days at places like Bedeti, Kettela, Purupbari etc. Several number of accidents took place along the highway only because of the alleged lackadaisical attitude of the concerned authorities which supervise the four-laning work. Recently, a wine-laden truck fell into the river from the bridge at Borgang centre. The work for the proposed bypass near Biswanath Chariali town connecting Sakomatha and Burhigang is also yet to begin causing heavy traffic jam in the town, the district head quarter of Biswanath district. A good number of heavy vehicles including long-distant trucks and buses ply along the highway everyday that goes through the town leading to much problem for the common men. The people of Biswanath district have urged the authorities to take necessary action to complete the work at the earliest.

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