A major highway project linking India, Myanmar, and Thailand is progressing toward completion within three years. The India–Myanmar–Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway aims to enhance regional trade and connectivity under India’s Act East Policy while supporting the implementation of the ASEAN–India Free Trade Agreement.
Construction activities are currently focused on the 121 km Kalewa–Yagyi section and 69 bridges along the 150 km Tamu–Kyigone–Kalewa stretch in Myanmar. The Indian Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) is overseeing India’s portion of the project. Despite ongoing political challenges in Myanmar, work continues to advance on critical segments to ensure regional transport integration between South and Southeast Asia.
Once completed, the IMT Trilateral Highway will enable seamless overland connectivity between India’s Northeast region, Myanmar, and Thailand, boosting trade, tourism, and regional economic cooperation across the ASEAN–India corridor.