Ceigall India Wins ₹704.70 Crore Contract for 82.4 Km Arunachal Frontier Highway Stretch

Ceigall India has secured a ₹704.70 crore contract from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to construct an 82.4-kilometre section of the Frontier Highway in Arunachal Pradesh, adding another major road project to the state’s growing infrastructure network.

The contract covers the Lada-Sarli section of National Highway 913, also known as the Frontier Highway. The work will run from kilometre 85.60 to kilometre 168.00 and will be executed under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model. The project is aimed at improving road connectivity across a difficult and relatively remote part of Arunachal Pradesh.

Ceigall India will execute the project through a joint venture with Sushee Infra & Mining. Ceigall holds a 74 per cent stake in the partnership, while Sushee Infra & Mining holds the remaining 26 per cent. The contract value of ₹704.70 crore is excluding Goods and Services Tax.

The company received the Letter of Acceptance from the Union road ministry on 24 August, converting the project from the earlier bidding stage into a formally awarded contract. The joint venture had previously emerged as the lowest bidder for the project in July.

Construction is scheduled to take 48 months. After the construction period, the contractor will be responsible for maintaining the completed stretch for another five years. The road will be developed to an intermediate lane standard, according to details disclosed by the company.

The project forms part of the wider development of the Frontier Highway network in Arunachal Pradesh. The highway network is intended to strengthen road links across the state’s mountainous terrain, where difficult geography can make transport and construction considerably more challenging than in flatter regions.

For local communities, improved road infrastructure can have an impact beyond shorter travel times. Better roads can improve access to markets, healthcare, education and essential services while making the movement of goods more reliable. Stronger road links can also support tourism and local businesses by making remote destinations easier to reach.

The project also highlights the growing role of EPC companies in India’s road-building programme. Under an EPC contract, the contractor is responsible for designing, constructing and delivering the specified infrastructure, while the government remains responsible for the overall project framework and payments under the contract.

For Ceigall India, the order adds to a growing portfolio of highway projects across the country. The company has been expanding its presence in large road and infrastructure contracts, including projects involving highways, bridges, tunnels and other transport infrastructure. The latest Arunachal Pradesh order gives the company another sizeable project in a challenging geographical environment.

The development comes as the Centre continues to expand India’s road network and invest in connectivity across regions. According to the government, India’s national highway network had reached 1,46,572 km by March 2026, compared with 91,287 km in 2014. The government has also placed greater emphasis on connecting difficult and previously underserved areas.

The Arunachal Pradesh project will therefore be watched not only for its construction progress but also for its potential impact on connectivity in the state’s remote areas. With work expected to continue for four years followed by a five-year maintenance period, the project represents a long-term addition to the region’s road infrastructure.