Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma went
for an inspection of the ongoing construction of what is set to be Bharat’s longest
bridge over water.
The Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge, once
completed, will span the mighty Brahmaputra River, linking Assam and Meghalaya.
This ambitious project, which is likely to
be completed by September 2028, will feature a four-lane bridge stretching over
19 kilometres.
The bridge is being built by
infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and is funded by the Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
With an estimated cost of Rs 3,200
crore, the bridge is not only a marvel of engineering but also a testament to
the growing connectivity in the region.
The Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge will
significantly reduce the distance between Assam and Meghalaya by approximately
203 kilometres, thereby enhancing the transport connectivity within the
North-East and with the rest of India.
The bridge’s strategic importance cannot
be overstated as it will facilitate easier movement of people and goods,
potentially transforming the economic landscape of the area.
CM Sangma’s visit underscores the State Government’s
commitment to ensuring the timely progress of this critical infrastructure
project.
The bridge, upon completion, will
surpass the length of the current longest bridge in Bharat, the Dhola-Sadiya
Bridge.
