India’s Longest River Bridge Takes Shape: 59 Per Cent Work Completed On 19.28 Km Dhubri-Phulbari Brahmaputra Bridge

The under construction 19.28 km bridge across the Brahmaputra River, connecting Phulbari in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills with Dhubri in Assam, is poised to become India’s longest river bridge and a vital economic lifeline, according to a report by Meghalaya Monitor.

Executed by Larsen & Toubro, the six-lane bridge, of which four lanes will be open to the public while two will be reserved for emergency and defence use, is expected to slash travel time from seven hours to just 20 minutes.

L&T got the work order in December 2021 and the construction work started a year later.

The project, monitored by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and the National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), has achieved 59 per cent progress. Completion is slated for September 2028.

The project is not only a marvel of engineering, supported by 100 pillars on the Meghalaya side, but a game changer for the region's connectivity and commerce.

Funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at a cost of Rs 3,166 crore, the project employs over 3,500 workers from across the country.

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