Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Maharaj Prithu Flyover Nears Completion Amid Delays
The Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Guwahati is almost done.
It's the longest flyover in Assam and cost a lot of money.
The government says it will help with traffic, but people are worried about delays, safety, and the environment.
Workers had to build it at night because of heavy traffic.
They're also painting the pillars with colorful art.
Some people are upset because trees were moved, and shops are losing business.
The flyover should open soon, but it's been a long process.
The Maharaj Prithu Flyover is 90% complete and expected to be inaugurated by the end of February or early March.
The flyover is 5 kilometers long and cost over Rs 852 crore to build.
Construction has faced delays due to logistical constraints, including night work to avoid heavy traffic.
Artists are painting murals on the pillars to make the flyover more visually appealing.
Concerns have been raised about the environmental impact, including the transplantation of 77 trees.
- Who
- Public Works Department (PWD) and residents of Guwahati
- What
- Construction of the Maharaj Prithu Flyover
- When
- Near completion, expected inauguration by end of February or early March
- Where
- Maniram Dewan Road between Ambari and Noonmati, Guwahati
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion on one of the city's busiest corridors
- Length
- 5 kilometers
- Cost
- Rs 852 crore
- Completion Status
- 90%
- Expected Inauguration
- End of February or early March
- Construction Material
- Steel girders
- Number of Pillars
- 122
- Artwork on Pillars
- 244 designs
- Trees Affected
- 77 trees transplanted
