Mizoram plans Rs 414-crore urban transport project to ease Aizawl traffic

Aizawl, Nov 9 (UNI) A Rs 414.04-crore urban transport project aimed at improving public transportation, easing traffic congestion and developing regional transport terminals around Aizawl was discussed at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma in Aizawl on Monday. The Aizawl Sustainable Urban Transport Project (ASUTP), proposed for implementation with assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), will be taken up in its first phase during the 2027-28 to 2030-31 financial years. The project includes improvements to public transport services, construction of depot terminals and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and upgrading three major traffic junctions in Aizawl - Kulikawn-Bawngkawn,…