Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Digboi Protest Over Road Delays and Safety
People in the Golai area of Digboi town are very upset because the road work on National Highway-38 is taking too long and causing a lot of problems.
The road is supposed to be upgraded to a better highway, but the work is not going well.
The residents say there is too much dust, pollution, and heavy vehicles making it unsafe, especially for school children.
They also say the authorities are not listening to their concerns.
They blocked the highway to get attention and have called a meeting with the authorities to discuss their problems.
They warn that if nothing is done, they might protest again.
Residents of Golai area in Digboi blocked National Highway-38 to protest delays and hazards from road improvement works.
Protest led by Amit Dutta, citing gross negligence by executing agencies despite the project being under NHIDCL.
Project aims to upgrade the road to a two-lane highway with paved shoulders at an estimated cost of Rs 350 crore.
Residents allege poor progress, dust, pollution, and lack of safety measures like school-zone signage and pedestrian crossings.
An open public meeting has been convened at the Golai gaon panchayat office to address residents' grievances.
- Who
- Residents of Golai area, led by Amit Dutta
- What
- Protest and blockade of National Highway-38
- When
- Saturday, February 1
- Where
- Golai area, Digboi town, National Highway-38
- Why
- Prolonged delays, dust, pollution, and safety hazards from ongoing road improvement works
- Location
- Golai area, Digboi town, National Highway-38
- Protest Leader
- Amit Dutta
- Project Cost
- Rs 350 crore
- Project Agency
- National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL)
- Project Scope
- Upgrading to a two-lane highway with paved shoulders
- Meeting Location
- Golai gaon panchayat office
- Meeting Date
- Monday