Push for 2,486-cr Tripura roadways project to boost regional connectivity

The 49th Network Planning Group meeting of PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan two days ago has recommended a roadways project inTripurato boost regional connectivity, officials here said.

According to the decision, the road section ofKhowai-Teliamura-Harinawith a total length of 134.9 km was considered for its improvement and widening to two lanes with paved shoulders of NH-208 in Tripura at the cost of Rs 2,486 crore.

The project is planned with a multimodal connectivity approach; connectivity to industrial clusters and new SEZ inWest Jalefavillage of South Tripura, efficient freight movement; reducing carbon footprint; optimised alignment and logistical efficiency, officials added. The project is expected to enhance regional connectivity, as this corridor is close to the Bangladesh border and it would connect Bangladesh through Kailashahar, Kamalpur and Khowai border check posts