Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project
Context:
On January 18, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project in Kaliabor, Assam.
The project is estimated to cost over ₹6,950 Crore.
It involves the 4-laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715 (formerly NH-37).
Objective:
A significant portion of the highway will be elevated to separate vehicular traffic from wildlife movement paths.
The primary goal is to prevent animal mortality due to road accidents
This is crucial during the monsoon season when animals migrate from the flooded Kaziranga National Park to the higher grounds of the Karbi Anglong hills.
Regulatory Approval & Conditions:
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) approved the project but imposed 34 strict conditions to mitigate ecological impact.
Key Restrictions include:
Strict enforcement of speed limits for vehicles.
Construction activities are restricted to specific hours to minimize disturbance to wildlife.
Implementation of sound barriers to reduce noise pollution in the sensitive zone.
Ensuring unobstructed passage for animals underneath the elevated sections.