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The proposed greenfield four-lane freeway, from Umiam Lake close to Shillong to Silchar in decrease Assam, will move via the Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. A view of a freeway close to Shillong. Representational picture.
The proposed greenfield four-lane freeway, which is able to move via the Ri-Bhoi district, can be constructed by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), they stated.
In a notification, Ri-Bhoi’s Deputy Commissioner, Abhilash Baranwal, appealed to villagers to not undertake any new building or improvement exercise inside the designated space of the proposed hall with out prior permission from his workplace.
“It is hereby clearly stated that any unauthorised structures, whether temporary or permanent, erected within the proposed alignment after the issuance of this notice will not be considered eligible for any compensation at the time of land acquisition or project implementation,” it stated.
17 villages recognized
Seventeen villages have been recognized for land acquisition. Among them are Pyllun, Umeit, Umroi Labansaro, Nongrah, Nonglakhia, Wahmyntait, and Lumsohphoh, officers stated.
The 166.80-km hall will start at Mawlyngkhung close to Shillong and finish at Panchgram close to Silchar. While 144.80 km of the route is in Meghalaya, 22 km is in Assam, they stated.
The mission is aimed toward boosting connectivity and financial improvement within the area.
Published – August 05, 2025 11:44 am IST
