Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari assured Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday (December 12) that the Jorhat-Jhanji section of National Highway 37 in Assam will be completed by February 2025. Gadkari made this commitment in response to a question raised by Gogoi during the Lok Sabha’s Question Hour.
“I had taken 10-12 meetings to discuss about this road. Due to various reasons it was delayed. Work is now going on in full swing. The Jorhat-Jhanji portion will be completed by February 2025,” the minister said.
Gogoi has long been advocating for the completion of the national highway, which passes through his Jorhat constituency. The Congress leader had previously met with Gadkari and written letters urging the government to expedite the roadwork, citing the severe inconvenience caused to the public due to the road’s poor condition and slow progress.
He also highlighted that the construction had been delayed by several years, leading to frequent accidents and long traffic jams along this stretch. In a post on ‘X’, Gogoi criticised the road’s deplorable condition, stating that while work has been “ongoing” for several years, the situation remains problematic for commuters.
“From frequent accidents to long traffic jams, this portion is affected with several issues,” he had posted on ‘X’.