Assam CM opens ₹99-crore Dinesh Goswami Flyover at Bharalumukh, Guwahati, finished in 15 months
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the 1.2-km Dinesh Goswami Flyover at Bharalumukh, Guwahati, on 4 March 2026, completed in 15 months against a 24-month target.
Summary
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Dinesh Goswami Flyover at Bharalumukh, Guwahati, on 4 March 2026. The 1.2-km flyover, built for about ₹99 crore, starts at Machkhowa and links Bharalumukh with the Santipur Sluice Gate area, passing over a railway crossing. The Chief Minister said the design was finalised after consultations with Indian Railways and the flyover was finished in 15 months against a 24-month deadline. The flyover is named after former Union Minister Dinesh Goswami, and The Sentinel reported that its opening led to the permanent closure of Railway Gate No. 9.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 4 March 2026, Bharalumukh, Guwahati
- Length and cost
- 1.2 km; about ₹99 crore
- Route
- Machkhowa – Bharalumukh – Santipur Sluice Gate
- Timeline
- 15 months vs 24-month target
- Named after
- Former Union Minister Dinesh Goswami
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Dinesh Goswami Flyover, inaugurated on 4 March 2026, is located in which city?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Guwahati
The 1.2-km flyover at Bharalumukh, Guwahati, was completed in 15 months against a 24-month target.