Guwahati, May 14 -- To make way for the upcoming GNB Road flyover, the Assam Public Works Department (PWD) has started translocating trees from the project area, beginning at the Assam Textile Institute premises in Ambari.

PWD officials confirmed that the department aims to relocate as many trees as possible along the entire stretch, although the final count is yet to be determined.

"We have started the process at the Assam Textile Institute and plan to remove other trees located along the entire alignment of the flyover. We estimate that around 30 to 35 trees can be shifted," an official stated.

To ensure proper execution of the task, PWD has engaged a specialist from a private firm experienced in tree transplantation to supervise the...