National Highway 715A (India)

National Highway 715A
Map of the National Highway in red
Route information
Length	39 km (24 mi)
Major junctions
South end	Jagiroad
North end	Balugaon
Location
Country	India
States	Assam
Highway system
Roads in India Expressways National State Asian
← NH 27 → 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]}

Route

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

• Basnaghat (Morigaon district)
• Bhuragaon (Morigaon district)
• Balugaon (Darrang district)

The highway terminates near the Dalgaon, Darrang district.

Junctions

NH 27 Terminal with National Highway 27 in Jagiroad.

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:

• Regional Connectivity: The highway will provide a vital link between towns and villages within Assam and Bhutan, facilitating trade, movement of goods, and access to essential services for local communities. It will contribute to the economic and social development of the region. ^[8]
• Strategic Importance: NH715A's proximity to the Indo-Bhutan border and near to Tawang will make it a strategically valuable asset. The highway will provide access to the border area, enhancing India's ability to monitor and manage border security.
• Cross-Border Trade: The highway will have the potential to streamline trade and logistics between India and Bhutan, improving connectivity with its neighboring country. ^[8]
• Tourism Potential: With proper development, the surrounding region will be able to attract tourism, leveraging its natural beauty, thereby stimulating local economies. ^[9]

See also

• List of national highways in India
• List of national highways in India by state

References

1. "New highways notification dated March, 2014" (PDF). The Gazette of India - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways . Retrieved 29 June 2018.
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. 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. 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.

External links

• NH 715A on OpenStreetMap