The longest bridge over the Brahmaputra River is the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, officially named Bhupen Hazarika Setu. Located in the Indian state of Assam, this iconic bridge connects Dhola in Tinsukia district to Sadiya in the easternmost part of Assam.
Key Facts about Dhola-Sadiya Bridge (Bhupen Hazarika Setu):
Total Length: 9.15 kilometers (5.69 miles)
Inaugurated on: May 26, 2017
Named after: Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, legendary Assamese singer and cultural icon
Strategic Importance: Provides vital road connectivity to Arunachal Pradesh
River Spanned: Brahmaputra (Lohit River, a major tributary of Brahmaputra)
This beam bridge is the longest river bridge in India and plays a crucial role in improving road transport and defense logistics in the Northeast region
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