New Bridge Over Brahmaputra to Enhance Connectivity in Assam
File image of Saraighat Bridge. (Photo: @RailNf/x)
Guwahati, June 21: A significant infrastructure development is underway in Assam, with plans for a new bridge spanning the Brahmaputra River. The contract for this ambitious road and rail project has been awarded to L&T Construction Ltd.
Project Details and Timeline
The estimated budget for the bridge is approximately Rs 1,400 crore, with a completion target set for 2029.
According to Kapinjal K. Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of IRTS, while the overall project cost is Rs 1,400 crore, the bridge itself is budgeted at Rs 530 crore. Efforts are being made to ensure its completion by the designated year.
Railway officials have confirmed that all necessary security clearances have been obtained, and the tendering process was finalized in April 2026. Preliminary work has commenced, including design and geotechnical studies, with ground-level construction already in progress. Piling tests are currently being conducted.