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Maligaon, January 14 (MExN): The Bogibeel Rail-cum-Road Bridge over the Brahmaputra has emerged as a vital link transforming connectivity and daily life in Upper Assam and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh.
Stretching 4.94 km, the bridge is among the longest river bridges in the country and connects Dibrugarh with Dhemaji, replacing decades of dependence on ferries and seasonal river crossings. The all-weather bridge supports both rail and road traffic, significantly reducing travel time and improving year-round access.
Dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the bridge marked a major milestone in modern infrastructure development in the Northeast, a region long challenged by difficult terrain and monsoon disruptions.
Residents north of the Brahmaputra now enjoy easier access to Dibrugarh, a key centre for healthcare, education and commerce. The improved connectivity has benefited students, patients, traders and workers, while small businesses and farmers have gained faster access to markets and essential services.
The bridge has also strengthened economic activity by supporting tourism, smoother supply chains and increased commercial and industrial movement across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Areas once considered remote have become better integrated into regional and national economic networks.
Strategically, the Bogibeel Bridge enhances mobility along the eastern frontier, contributing to national security preparedness and disaster response. Its dual-use rail and road design ensures reliable transport even during adverse weather conditions.
More than an engineering achievement, the Bogibeel Bride stands as a symbol of the Northeast’s ongoing transformation, fostering regional integration and offering new opportunities for growth and development across Assam and beyond.
