₹1,313 cr Sanctioned for Aizawl Bypass Tunnel Project
The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has approved ₹1,313.28 crores for the Twin Tube Uni-directional Aizawl Bypass Tunnel project. The funding is allocated for constructing a 2.5 km tunnel on National Highway No. 6 between Sairang and Phaibawk, along with a 2.1 km approach road. The tunnel is expected to alleviate traffic congestion in Aizawl, enhance safety measures, and provide a crucial bypass road for improved transportation. The approval follows a meeting between Gadkari and Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma.