September 2021 - Measures have been initiated for acquisition of required land; September 2020 - ARSS Infrastructure Projects awarded contract for construction of major bridges; February 2020 - INR3.8bn (USD53mn) allocated for the project in FY2020 Budget; April 2018 - Reliance Infrastructure wins INR7.74bn (USD117.7mn) EPC contract for Jimidipeta-Gotlam section; May 2016 - Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved INR23.35bn project