New Kolia Bhomora Bridge
New Kolia Bhomora Bridge নতুন কলীয়া ভোমোৰা দলং | |
|---|---|
New Kolia Bhomora Bridge (right) and Kolia Bhomora Bridge (left) | |
| Carries | Road traffic |
| Crosses | Brahmaputra River |
| Locale | Tezpur, Sonitpur district – Kaliabor, Nagaon district, Assam, India |
| Maintained by | NHIDCL |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Concrete road bridge |
| Material | Concrete |
| Total length | 3.04 km |
| No. of lanes | 2 |
| History | |
| Construction start | 2017 |
| Opened | 2022 |
New Kolia Bhomora Bridge (also known as the Bhomoraguri–Tezpur Bridge) is a road bridge over the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam. It connects Tezpur in Sonitpur district on the northern bank with Kaliabor in Nagaon district on the southern bank.[1]
The bridge was constructed parallel to the older Kolia Bhomora Setu, which was completed in 1987.[2] The new structure is approximately 3.04 kilometres long and was built to reduce congestion and improve connectivity between the north and south banks of the Brahmaputra in central Assam.[1]
Background
The original Kolia Bhomora Setu was constructed between 1981 and 1987 and inaugurated by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.[2] The bridge connects important road networks including National Highway routes linking Assam with Arunachal Pradesh and other parts of northeastern India.[3]
Over the years, heavy vehicular traffic on the original bridge created congestion and maintenance concerns, leading to the proposal for a new parallel bridge to ease traffic movement.[4]
Construction
Construction of the new bridge was undertaken as part of a broader highway development project connecting Kaliabor Tiniali to Dolabari.[1] The bridge was built alongside the existing Kolia Bhomora Setu to create a dual-bridge corridor across the Brahmaputra.
The project formed part of a 17.3-kilometre four-lane road improvement scheme and was implemented by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL). The total project cost was reported to be approximately ₹588.95 crore.[1]
Opening
The new bridge was opened to vehicular traffic in 2022.[1] After its opening, traffic was diverted to the new bridge while the older Kolia Bhomora Setu underwent maintenance and repair work.[1]
The parallel bridge system significantly improved the movement of goods and passenger vehicles between northern and central Assam.[3]
Significance
The New Kolia Bhomora Bridge is strategically important for regional connectivity in Assam and neighbouring states. It strengthens transport links between the Brahmaputra valley and areas such as Arunachal Pradesh.[4]
Together with the older Kolia Bhomora Setu, the bridge forms an important crossing over the Brahmaputra in central Assam, facilitating trade, tourism and movement between the districts of Sonitpur and Nagaon.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "New bridge parallel to Kolia Bhomora Setu opened". The Sentinel Assam. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "Kolia Bhomora Setu". Wikipedia. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Second Kaliabhomora Bridge to be opened soon". The Hills Times. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Assam MP urges Nitin Gadkari to expedite approval for bridge across Brahmaputra". Pratidin Time. Retrieved 5 March 2026.