Assam: World War II-era Convoy Road-Railroad Crossing in Dibrugarh officially shut down

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DIBRUGARH: The iconic World War II-era Convoy Road Railroad Crossing in Dibrugarh was officially shut down on Monday.

The Convoy Road railroad was built during the late 1930s and early 1940s. This crossing served as a vital link for the Allied Forces, connecting the Mohanaghat steamer jetty to Burma (now Myanmar) via Margherita and the Pangsau Pass. Operational since 1873, it holds the distinction of being India’s second-oldest railroad crossing. The closure comes as part of preparations for the completion of the Convoy Road Flyover, which is anticipated to open by early 2025. This modern infrastructure is designed to improve traffic flow and ease congestion in the area. To facilitate the ongoing construction, a service road between the Tea Museum and the Murlidhar Jalan Bus Terminus (MJBT) has already been made operational. Once the flyover is inaugurated, it promises to transform Dibrugarh’s transportation landscape. Plans include the return of buses to the terminus and the development of an ISBT-standard facility to enhance travel convenience for residents. The J-shaped flyover, encircling the bus terminus, will streamline vehicular movement, offering a more efficient transit route.

Although the closure of the Convoy Road Railroad Crossing marks the end of an era filled with historical significance, it ushers in a new phase of modernization, paving the way for a better-connected and more accessible Dibrugarh.

“Convoy Road railroad was built during the times of the East India Company when the British ruled India. It was a historic road for the people of Dibrugarh but now everything changes and for the development of the city, the flyover is necessary because of heavy traffic in the particular area,” said Ranjan Goswami, a resident of Dibrugarh.

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