Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Jengjal to Abali
The Indian Volunteers Trust has proposed an expressway connecting Jengjal to Abali, aimed at enhancing connectivity and fostering faster development in the region. This new route will significantly reduce both travel time and distance, thereby promoting economic growth and improving accessibility.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jengjal | Meghalaya | 25.67256 | 90.33854 |
| Uppar Barjuli | Assam | 25.91024 | 91.08401 |
| Guwahati | Assam | 26.11512 | 91.72119 |
| Karatipam | Assam | 26.28042 | 92.18809 |
| Singimari | Assam | 26.48402 | 92.7741 |
| Chandamari | Assam | 26.87828 | 93.4395 |
| Harmoti | Assam | 27.12417 | 93.85869 |
| Garu | Arunachal Pradesh | 27.80105 | 94.71588 |
| Pasighat | Arunachal Pradesh | 28.2159 | 95.19988 |
| Cheppe | Arunachal Pradesh | 28.62731 | 95.49811 |
| Abali | Arunachal Pradesh | 28.99689 | 95.76382 |
Benefits:
- Enhanced Connectivity: Establishes a direct and efficient route between Jengjal and Abali.
- Significant Reduction in Travel Time: Cuts travel time from 17 hours and 5 minutes to just 6 hours and 43 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The proposed expressway will cover a distance of 673 km, compared to the current distance of 774 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 774 | 673 | 101 | 13.05% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 17.08 | 6.72 | 10.37 | 60.74% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Jengjal, Meghalaya
- Latitude: 25.67256
- Longitude: 90.33854
- Proceeding to Uppar Barjuli, Assam
- Latitude: 25.91024
- Longitude: 91.08401
- Continuing to Guwahati, Assam
- Latitude: 26.11512
- Longitude: 91.72119
- Moving to Karatipam, Assam
- Latitude: 26.28042
- Longitude: 92.18809
- Onwards to Singimari, Assam
- Latitude: 26.48402
- Longitude: 92.7741
- Then to Chandamari, Assam
- Latitude: 26.87828
- Longitude: 93.4395
- Reaching Harmoti, Assam
- Latitude: 27.12417
- Longitude: 93.85869
- Proceeding to Garu, Arunachal Pradesh
- Latitude: 27.80105
- Longitude: 94.71588
- Continuing to Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
- Latitude: 28.2159
- Longitude: 95.19988
- Onwards to Cheppe, Arunachal Pradesh
- Latitude: 28.62731
- Longitude: 95.49811
- Ending at Abali, Arunachal Pradesh
- Latitude: 28.99689
- Longitude: 95.76382
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 Jengjal to Abali represents a significant advancement in infrastructure, offering substantial reductions in both travel time and distance. By reducing travel time from 17 hours and 5 minutes to just 6 hours and 43 minutes, and cutting the distance from 774 km to 673 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.