New Delhi, June 14, 2025: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced the sanctioning of ₹951.27 crore for the construction of the Tura Bypass in Meghalaya. The project will cover 29.03 km, extending from NH-127B to NH-217, and will be built as a 2-lane highway with paved shoulders.
The bypass will begin near Sanchonggre village on NH-127B and end at Jenggitchakgre village on NH-217, strategically designed to divert traffic away from the congested core of Tura town. The current route of NH-217, formerly NH-51, runs through Tura’s urban center, where narrow roads and high traffic volumes cause major bottlenecks.
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The bypass aims to alleviate congestion, improve road safety, and enhance connectivity, especially along the Guwahati–Dalu corridor. Dalu, located at the India-Bangladesh border, is a key inland customs check-post.
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The project is expected to have significant strategic and economic impact for the region.
