National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI) is likely to complete Jorabat-Umiam 4-lane project by March 2014.
For the purpose, the NHAI has sought government intervention for settling land acquisition issues.
Once completed, the vital road, which will connect several north eastern states, is expected to enhance economic activity in the region as a whole, besides improving communication by leaps and bounds.
Meanwhile, the government is still working out a schedule to formally inaugurate the much awaited Shillong bypass.