What is the Bogibeel bridge and where is it located?

The Bogibeel bridge is a 4.94 km road-cum-rail bridge over the Brahmaputra river, located near Dibrugarh in Assam, connecting it to Arunachal Pradesh.

When was the Bogibeel bridge inaugurated?

The Bogibeel bridge was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25, 2018.

How has the Bogibeel bridge impacted the Northeast?

The bridge has significantly reduced travel times, boosted economic activity, spurred tourism and real estate development, and enhanced military movement in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

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Bogibeel Bridge: Assam's Lifeline Boosts India's Northeast

5 Apr

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Summary

Bogibeel bridge connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, reducing travel times significantly.
The 4.94 km road-cum-rail bridge was built at a revised cost of ₹4,857 crore.
It enhances economic activity, tourism, real estate, and military movement in the Northeast.

Bogibeel Bridge: Assam's Lifeline Boosts India's Northeast

Connectivity between the North and South banks of the Brahmaputra in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has dramatically improved with the Bogibeel bridge, opened over seven years ago. This 4.94 km road-cum-rail bridge, located near Dibrugarh, was built at an estimated cost of ₹4,857 crore. Originally sanctioned in 1997-98, its foundation stone was laid in January 1997, with work commencing in April 2002. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the bridge on December 25, 2018.