Guwahati: Assam took another step towards economic modernisation with the inauguration of Bhagadatta Flyover-2 a state-of-the-art, 660-metre-long infrastructure project that is not just easing traffic but actively reshaping the city’s commercial landscape.
Inaugurated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the four-lane flyover, constructed in just nine months using advanced composite structure technology, is the second of its kind in India.
But beyond its engineering feats, the flyover is being viewed as a growth catalyst for local enterprise and urban mobility.
Unlike traditional flyovers, Bhagadatta Flyover-2 incorporates a smart business design offering dedicated parking spaces beneath the structure for nearby vendors and retailers in the Super Market area.
This not only helps decongest one of Guwahati’s busiest commercial zones but also ensures that local businesses thrive under a renewed sense of order and convenience.
“The flyover is more than a traffic solution it’s a business enabler,” said a senior official from the Urban Development Department. “By freeing up street-level congestion and offering structured parking, the commercial viability of nearby shops has instantly improved.”
The Chief Minister also proclaimed that the adjacent existing flyover will be renamed "Bhagadatta Flyover-1," positioning both as central arteries in Guwahati’s growing urban infrastructure and signalling a unified vision for integrated growth.
Several new infrastructure projects were also unveiled, including flyovers at Arya Nagar, Maligaon, and Radha Govinda Baruah Road, as well as a ramp extension at the Ganeshguri flyover and an elevated corridor at Bharalumukh. Collectively, these are expected to unlock new zones for retail, logistics, warehousing, and real estate.
Urban economists see these projects as a critical push for Guwahati to transition from a transit-heavy city to a structured commercial hub. “Improved mobility leads to faster movement of goods, greater footfall for businesses, and ultimately, higher revenues. This is how smart infrastructure feeds directly into economic performance,” said a city-based planner.
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The flyover’s symbolic naming after King Bhagadatta also speaks to the government’s larger strategy positioning Assam’s growth narrative as one grounded in cultural pride but geared toward future-ready development. “We are building infrastructure that reflects who we are and where we are going,” said Sarma during the event.
Meanwhile, the broader infrastructure push including the upcoming Narengi–Kurua and Guwahati North Guwahati bridges is poised to expand the city’s spatial footprint. As new zones open up, real estate, manufacturing, service centers, and MSMEs are expected to find fresh ground to scale operations.
With the Reserve Bank of India recognising Assam as the third most economically enlightened state in 2024, Bhagadatta Flyover-2 stands as a visible symbol of that momentum connecting more than just roads, but aspirations and enterprise across the region.
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