Assam: Bridge connecting Jorhat-Majuli to be completed by April 2026

The construction of the Jorhat- Majuli bridge is on the right track and is expected to be completed by April 2026, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

It is to be mentioned here that the Rs 957 cr Jorhat-Majuli bridge is one of the most critical infrastructure projects under progress in Assam.

Addressing a gathering in Majuli, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "I have visted the construction work of Kamalabari to Jorhat connecting bridge...as per my understanding the bridge will be completed by April 2026."

Further, the CM asserted that upon completion of the bridge, the road construction on both sides worth which is worth Rs 400 crore will also begin in 2024.

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Upon inspecting it was found that 20 per cent of the work has been completed and before the monsoon season at least 35 per cent of the work will be delivered.

"We shall achieve 35 per cent progress in the bridge. We need 72 wells for the bridge. Barring two wells, work is progressing on the other wells. Casting airwork is going on both sides. We will see more progress in the bridge work ahead of the monsoons. I have directed the department and our contractors that we must make substantial progress before the flood seasons," said CM Sarma.

The 6.8-km two-lane bridge, including approach roads between Majuli (Kamalabari) and Jorhat (Nimati Ghat), is being constructed at a cost of Rs 925.47 crore. 

The bridge is expected to greatly improve connectivity in the upper Assam stretch with a bridge that will connect the world's largest river island of Majuli with the mainland.