Archive · 30 Nov 2025
NH-15's Crater-Filled Stretch Puts Commuters at Risk
There is a road called NH-15 that has a very bad stretch between Balipara and Jamugurihat.
This part of the road has many big holes and potholes, which make it dangerous for people to drive on, especially when it rains.
There is also an old bridge on this road that has cracks and is in bad condition.
People who live nearby and use this road are worried because it's not safe.
They want the government to fix the road and the bridge as soon as possible.
This road is important because it connects to other places, like Arunachal Pradesh, and is used by many people every day.
The Balipara-Jamugurihat portion of NH-15 is filled with potholes and craters, posing risks to commuters.
The road becomes more dangerous during rainy days when water fills the potholes, making them less visible.
The first bridge over the river Jia Bharali, constructed in 1962, has developed cracks and is in a dilapidated condition.
Local residents and representatives of various organisations have urged the government and NHAI to repair the road and bridge urgently.
The NH-15 stretch is significant as it leads to international border areas and is important for commuters from Arunachal Pradesh.
- Who
- Commuters, local residents, representatives of various organisations
- What
- Urgent repairs needed for NH-15 and the bridge over river Jia Bharali
- When
- Current condition has persisted for many years
- Where
- Balipara-Jamugurihat portion of NH-15, areas including Jamugurihat, Madhab, Katharbaru, Soibari, Dhalaibil, Tupiya, Khanamukh, Balipara
- Why
- Road is filled with potholes and craters, bridge has developed cracks, posing risks to commuters
- Road
- NH-15 (Balipara-Jamugurihat portion)
- Areas Affected
- Jamugurihat, Madhab, Katharbaru, Soibari, Dhalaibil, Tupiya, Khanamukh, Balipara
- Bridge
- First bridge over river Jia Bharali (constructed in 1962)
- Bridge Length
- About 1 kilometre
- Bridge Condition
- Developed cracks, dilapidated for many years
- Significance
- Leads to international border areas, important for Arunachal Pradesh commuters