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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lays foundation of Rs 79 crore Zoo Road flyover

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

In a continuous effort to reduce traffic congestion in densely populated Guwahati, chief ministerHimanta Biswa Sarmaon Tuesday laid the foundation of a 580-metre new flyover at Zoo Road Tiniali at a cost of around Rs 79 crore.

The CM has directed the public works department to complete the construction of the flyover at the earliest so that it can be inaugurated beforeBohag in April next year. The targeted duration for construction of the flyover is 18 months.

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