Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Chandmari Flyover Closed for Maharaj Prithu Construction
The Chandmari Flyover in Guwahati is closed starting January 30 because they are building a new flyover called the Maharaj Prithu Flyover.
The closure is to keep people safe and make the new flyover.
People driving should use different roads like Apurba Sinha Path or Rajgarh Road.
Buses and taxis will also take different routes.
A meeting was held to plan this, but earlier, when the flyover was suddenly closed, it caused big traffic jams.
Now, they are trying to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Chandmari Flyover closed from January 30 for Maharaj Prithu Flyover construction.
Traffic diverted through Apurba Sinha Path, Rajgarh Road, and other alternative routes.
Special arrangements for city buses, electric buses, and Metro share taxis.
Regional Transport Authority meeting held on January 29 to finalize traffic plans.
Previous sudden closure caused severe traffic chaos and criticism from commuters.
- Who
- Guwahati Traffic Police, Public Works Department (PWD), Commuters
- What
- Closure of Chandmari Flyover for construction work
- When
- Effective from January 30
- Where
- Guwahati, near Gopinath Bordoloi Road
- Why
- To facilitate the construction of the Maharaj Prithu Flyover and ensure public safety
- Flyover Closed
- Chandmari Flyover
- Effective Date
- January 30
- Reason
- Construction of Maharaj Prithu Flyover
- Alternative Routes
- Apurba Sinha Path, Rajgarh Road, South Sarania Path, GS Road, Dr B Borooah Road, GNB Road, MRD Road, Hatigarh Chariali, Noonmati–Mathgharia route
- Special Arrangements
- Diversions for city buses, electric buses, and Metro share taxis
- Meeting Held
- Regional Transport Authority (RTA) meeting on January 29
- Previous Incident
- Sudden closure on January 30 caused traffic chaos