Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation of the Kaziranga elevated corridor project on January 18, 2026. This ₹6,957-crore initiative aims to safeguard wildlife and improve ecotourism in Kaziranga National Park. The project covers four-laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-37 (now NH-715) and 34.45 km of elevated road. It includes bypasses at Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat. Officials say it will reduce accidents and ensure safe animal movement, especially during floods. Designed as per Supreme Court directions and Wildlife Institute of India's advice, the elevated corridor will let animals cross underneath, connecting Kaziranga to Karbi Anglong Hills. The project will improve connectivity between Central and Upper Assam and protect Kaziranga’s rich biodiversity, home to one-horned rhinoceroses, tigers, elephants, and more. NHIDCL under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will execute the project, set for completion in 36 months. PM Modi tweeted, "Looking forward to being in Kaliabor, Assam today for the Bhoomi Poojan of key development works, including the 35 km elevated corridor across Kaziranga. This will go a long way in safeguarding animals, particularly in the monsoon season." Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma responded, calling the corridor a "landmark step towards protecting wildlife, while strengthening connectivity."