National Highway 715A (India)

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NH715A-IN.svg
National Highway 715A
National Highway 715A (India)
Map of the National Highway in red
Route information
Length39 km (24 mi)
Major junctions
South end Jagiroad
North end Balugaon
Location
Country India
States Assam
Highway system
NH27-IN.svg NH 27 NH15-IN.svg NH 15

National Highway 715A, commonly called NH 715A is a national highway in India. [1] [2] It is a spur road of National Highway 15. [3] NH-715A traverses between Jagiroad, Bhuragaon and Balugaon in the state of Assam in India. [4] [2] [5]

Contents

Route

NH715A begins at Jagiroad in the Morigaon district. It traverses northwards, passing through:

The highway terminates near the Dalgaon, Darrang district.

Junctions

NH27-IN.svg NH 27 Terminal with National Highway 27 in Jagiroad.
NH15-IN.svg NH 15 Junction with National Highway 15 near Balugaon.

Connectivity

The highway will starting from Jagiroad (Morigaon) to Samrang (Indo-Bhutan border). It was proposed by the Government of India on 2014 through a gazetted notification.

Starting from Jagiroad, it will begin at the junction of NH-27. Then, it will overlap with the current Jagiroad-Morigaon Road (K.K. Handique Road) until Basnaghat. From Basnaghat, the tri-junction, it will continue further north to Bhuragaon. [6]

On the north side of the bridge from Balugaon, it will link to NH15 and it is will follow parallel to it until Rowta. From Rowta, it will extend to Samrang, near the Indo-Bhutan border. [7] [6]

Significance

NH715A will play a crucial role in Assam's transportation network and will hold additional significance due to its strategic location:

See also

References

  1. "New highways notification dated March, 2014" (PDF). The Gazette of India - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways . Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  2. 1 2 "State-wise length of National Highways in India" (PDF). Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 30 November 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  3. "New Numbering of National Highways notification - Government of India" (PDF). The Gazette of India . Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  4. "Assam Government Handbook" (PDF). morth.nic.in.
  5. "National Highways in Assam". Assam Public Works Department (APWD). Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  6. 1 2 Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and Preparation of Detailed Project Report of two laning from Morigaon to Rowta via Koupati including a two lane bridge across river Brahmaputra and from Udalguri to Indo - Bhutan Border via Khoiabari including Udalguri and Rowta bypass in the state of Assam. 19 July 2021.
  7. "National Highways in Assam". Assam Public Works Department (APWD). Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  8. 1 2 Newspaper, s Daily (20 July 2024). "Formal trade route through Samrang in the offing". Kuensel Online. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  9. "Indo-Bhutan Border Points Opened Up for Tourists and Traders". Sentinel Assam. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2024.