In a major administrative development aimed at upgrading interstate connectivity across the northeast, the central government has officially declared the corridor linking Akajan in Assam to Bame in Arunachal Pradesh as National Highway-515A. The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued an official notification on October 12, 2026, invoking powers under Section 2(2) of the National Highways Act, 1956. Through this executive order, the entire stretch has been integrated into the formal Schedule of the National Highways Act, granting it official statutory standing.
Route Alignment and Key Transit Points
According to the official alignment detailed in the government notification, the highway originates at its junction with NH-515 near Akajan in Assam. Continuing inward, the route traverses several prominent habitations, including Likabali, Siji, Garu, Dali, and Basar. The corridor finally terminates at its junction with NH-13 near Bame in Arunachal Pradesh, effectively functioning as a crucial transit link between two established highway systems across both states.
Relief Ahead for the Strained Likabali to Garu Stretch
The designation addresses persistent challenges on the ground, particularly along the deteriorating Likabali-Garu stretch. Over recent years, this poorly maintained segment had degraded into a severe bottleneck for civilian daily commuters, commercial traders, and security personnel heading toward forward border locations. While local expectations for overdue repairs and engineering overhauls have risen following the official notification, the central government document itself does not lay down a specific operational timeline for starting the roadworks.
