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This project strikes a balance between conservation and development, as it reduces roadkill while enhancing connectivity. Additionally, it promises to boost tourism, trade, and job opportunities throughout eastern Assam, while also strengthening the long-distance rail and road infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Project Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Project Scale:<\/strong>\u00a0The total length of the project is\u00a0<strong>86 km<\/strong>, which includes a\u00a0<strong>35 km elevated section<\/strong>\u00a0specifically designed to pass through the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wildlife Protection:<\/strong>\u00a0The elevated design allows for the uninterrupted movement of animals underneath the highway, connecting the national park to the\u00a0<strong>Karbi Anglong hills<\/strong>, which is critical during the monsoon flood season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highway Expansion:<\/strong>\u00a0The project is part of the four-laning of the\u00a0<strong>National Highway-715<\/strong>\u00a0(Kaliabor\u2013Numaligarh section), upgrading the existing two-lane road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urban Decongestion:<\/strong>\u00a0It includes bypasses at\u00a0<strong>Jakhalabandha<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Bokakhat<\/strong>\u00a0to reduce traffic congestion in nearby towns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On January 18, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially kicked off the construction of the \u20b96,957 crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam and also launched two Amrit Bharat Express trains. 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