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The Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Guwahati is set to be inaugurated on March 10 by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The nearly 5 km-long flyover connects Ambari with Bamunimaidam and is expected to ease traffic congestion along the busy MRD Road corridor. Built largely using steel girders for faster execution, the project has faced delays due to land acquisition, utility shifting and traffic management challenges. Once operational, it is expected to improve travel time and connectivity across key residential and commercial areas of the city.
The Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Guwahati will be inaugurated on March 10 by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Chief Minister had stated that the flyover would be opened to the public on that date, marking the completion of one of the city's key ongoing infrastructure projects. Advertisement
The nearly 5 kilometre-long flyover connects Ambari to Bamunimaidam and passes through important stretches of MRD Road, which has been facing heavy traffic pressure for years. The corridor links residential neighbourhoods, commercial establishments and institutional zones, making it one of the most congested routes in the city. The new structure is expected to significantly reduce travel time for daily commuters.
Construction of the flyover began after the foundation stone was laid last year. The project has largely used fabricated steel girders instead of conventional reinforced concrete segments. Officials have indicated that the use of steel components helped in faster installation and reduced on-site construction time, especially in high-traffic areas where work had to be carried out in phases and often during night hours.
The project, however, experienced delays due to land-related issues, shifting of utilities such as power lines and water pipelines, and traffic diversion challenges. Authorities also had to coordinate with multiple departments to manage clearances and minimise disruption to existing road movement. In certain stretches, tree transplantation was undertaken as part of the mitigation measures.
The flyover has been named after Maharaj Prithu, a 13th-century ruler of the Kamrupa region. The naming reflects the state government's effort to associate major infrastructure projects with regional history.
With the structure now ready for inauguration, final finishing works including safety checks, surface markings and lighting installations have been completed. The flyover is expected to benefit thousands of commuters travelling daily between central Guwahati and eastern parts of the city.
In recent years, Guwahati has witnessed multiple road and flyover projects aimed at reducing bottlenecks and improving urban mobility. The Maharaj Prithu Flyover is among the longest within the city limits and forms part of a broader plan to strengthen intra-city connectivity.
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