Itanagar, Oct 30 The Centre has notified a new national highway connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, raising hopes for long-awaited repairs to the dilapidated road that has caused hardship to commuters for years.
The newly designated National Highway-515A originates at its junction with NH-515 near Akajan in Assam and passes through Likabali, Siji, Garu, Dali and Basar before terminating at its junction with NH-13 near Bam (Bame) in Arunachal Pradesh, according to a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The notification comes amid growing concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Likabali-Garu stretch, which has become a major bottleneck for daily commuters, traders and security personnel travelling towards border areas.
The road is riddled with deep potholes, has eroded carriageways and frequently faces blockades due to landslides. Its condition worsens during the monsoon, often disrupting the movement of essential supplies to key administrative towns in Arunachal Pradesh, locals said.
The Galo Youth Organisation (GYO) welcomed the decision, describing it as the fulfilment of a long-standing demand of the Galo community.
In a statement, GYO president Bomkar Gara said the notification was a significant achievement for the organisation, which had been pursuing the demand for several years.
He said the development would improve connectivity, accelerate progress and create greater opportunities for the Galo-Gumin community.
(PTI News)
