Shillong, August 22, 2026: Tourists travelling from Guwahati to Shillong are advised to enquire about the current road status, as a fresh disruption has occurred in traffic flow through the Jorabat-Byrnihat corridor, which is a major passageway between Assam and Meghalaya.
It has been a problem for the people and vehicles using the corridor because it is causing heavy delays in commuting through the route. Local authorities have also advised travellers to avoid affected stretches where necessary and have identified alternate routes for essential movement.
Travellers Should Allow Extra Time
Usually, the Journey between Guwahati and Shillong takes about two to three hours, but due to recent troubles in the route, tourists have to suffer from longer travel durations; thereby, they are finding it difficult to make a proper schedule.
Tourists travelling from Guwahati Airport to Shillong have to consider enough buffer time, especially when they have bookings in hotels, plans to explore places, or other flights to catch.
What Tourists Should Do
Tourists who are planning to visit Shillong in the coming days need to check on the road conditions before setting out and maintain constant contact with their cab service provider or the driver.
Recent travel warnings have also advised tourists to exercise caution in view of the prevailing circumstances in Shillong and its surroundings. This is also applicable to tourists who are currently residing in Meghalaya and are planning to leave for Guwahati from Shillong.
Road Situation Remains Fluid
The highway from Guwahati to Shillong serves as an important connection for the state of Meghalaya in terms of its tourism sector, linking thousands of tourists to Shillong, Cherrapunji, Dawki and many other tourist attractions in the region.
Despite the efforts made by the authorities to regulate the flow of traffic and normalize the situation, the circumstances could change at any moment. Tourists are therefore advised to check the latest road and travel updates from reliable local sources, including NE Car Safari, before beginning their journey.
Traveling conditions could change spontaneously, so you need to be prepared for any kind of situation or delays.