The New Saraighat Bridge is a major road bridge that crosses the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It serves as a crucial link between Guwahati on the south bank and North Guwahati on the north bank, ensuring smooth transportation for people traveling between Assam and the rest of Northeast India.
Detailed Overview:
- Location: Parallel to the historic Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati, Assam.
- Type: Double-lane road bridge with modern infrastructure.
- Length: 1.49 km
- Opened: 2017
- Purpose: Meant to ease congestion on the old Saraighat Bridge (which carries both rail and road traffic).
- Connectivity: Part of National Highway 27 (NH-27), ensuring better road access across the region.
Significance
- Reduces travel time and traffic congestion in Guwahati.
- Enhances trade and transport between Assam and other northeastern states.
- Provides a parallel alternative to the old Saraighat Bridge, which was the only rail-road link over the Brahmaputra in Assam for many years.
