Assam: Bridge will be Dedicated to People after July 2025, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who inspected the progress of the construction work of the Guwahati-North Guwahati Bridge over the Brahmaputra today, said that the construction of the bridge is progressing well as the government has the plan to dedicate it to the people after July 2025.

CM said that the bridge’s foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will also be inaugurating the bridge upon its completion.

CM, boarding a ship, inspected the entire length of the bridge, including its pillars, and took stock of its construction. During the inspection, Sarma also talked about different aspects of construction with the engineers of the construction company and those of the PWD. He said that the bridge, once opened for traffic, will add a new dimension to connectivity between the North and South banks of the Brahmaputra.

CM further said, in terms of toll fees, that only trucks and night supers will be charged, while private vehicles will be exempt. The estimated cost of the bridge is approximately Rs. 3,600 crore. Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota, Special Secretary PWD (R) Chandan Sarma, Police Commissioner, Guwahati, Diganta Barah, and other senior government officers accompanied the Chief Minister during the inspection, stated a press release.

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