Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Dalu to Eyani
The Indian Volunteers Trust has proposed an expressway connecting Dalu to Eyani, which is designed to significantly enhance regional connectivity and support faster development. This new route will drastically reduce travel time and distance, thus promoting economic growth and improving accessibility for the regions involved.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalu | Meghalaya | 25.20948 | 90.23128 |
| Nongdhar | Meghalaya | 25.45653 | 91.08878 |
| Shillong | Meghalaya | 25.63463 | 91.89248 |
| Umswai | Assam | 25.88874 | 92.26857 |
| Bheloguri | Assam | 26.15209 | 92.77068 |
| Samelangso | Assam | 26.29646 | 93.19745 |
| Jorhat | Assam | 26.75292 | 94.20499 |
| Sivasagar | Assam | 26.98915 | 94.64053 |
| Tinsukia | Assam | 27.45169 | 95.3553 |
| Chapakhowa | Assam | 27.91348 | 95.76662 |
| Eyani | Arunachal Pradesh | 28.35694 | 95.94337 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Establishes a direct and efficient route between Dalu and Eyani.
- Significant Reduction in Travel Time: Cuts travel time from 44 hours to just 6 hours and 55 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The proposed expressway will cover a distance of 693 km, compared to the current distance of 2,352 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 2,352 | 693 | 1,659 | 70.55% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 44 | 6.92 | 37.08 | 84.27% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Dalu, Meghalaya
- Latitude: 25.20948
- Longitude: 90.23128
- Proceeding to Nongdhar, Meghalaya
- Latitude: 25.45653
- Longitude: 91.08878
- Continuing to Shillong, Meghalaya
- Latitude: 25.63463
- Longitude: 91.89248
- Moving to Umswai, Assam
- Latitude: 25.88874
- Longitude: 92.26857
- Onwards to Bheloguri, Assam
- Latitude: 26.15209
- Longitude: 92.77068
- Then to Samelangso, Assam
- Latitude: 26.29646
- Longitude: 93.19745
- Reaching Jorhat, Assam
- Latitude: 26.75292
- Longitude: 94.20499
- Proceeding to Sivasagar, Assam
- Latitude: 26.98915
- Longitude: 94.64053
- Continuing to Tinsukia, Assam
- Latitude: 27.45169
- Longitude: 95.3553
- Onwards to Chapakhowa, Assam
- Latitude: 27.91348
- Longitude: 95.76662
- Ending at Eyani, Arunachal Pradesh
- Latitude: 28.35694
- Longitude: 95.94337
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Regional Connectivity: Facilitates faster and more reliable travel between important locations in Meghalaya, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Economic and Social Development: Supports economic growth and improves social connections by reducing travel time.
- Efficiency and Accessibility: Provides a direct route, enhancing the accessibility of remote areas.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Dalu to Eyani represents a transformative infrastructure project, offering substantial reductions in both travel time and distance. By reducing travel time from 44 hours to just 6 hours and 55 minutes, and cutting the distance from 2,352 km to 693 km, this expressway will greatly improve connectivity and promote regional development. The Indian Volunteers Trust’s proposal underscores the potential for transformative improvements in transportation and economic integration.