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Dhola-Sadiya Bridge / Bhupen Hazarika Setu
India’s longest river bridge at opening, connecting Dhola and Sadiya across the Lohit river and improving access to Arunachal Pradesh.
Estimated cost
₹2,056 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
1 Jan 2011
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check
Compared with the first announced target
The bridge opened in 2017 after construction moved beyond earlier public expectations.
First target
Dec 2015
Current target
May 2017
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance
Upper Assam, Arunachal Pradesh road users, defence logistics and communities across the Lohit river.
Timeline
2 events
1 Jan 2011
Construction period
Major bridge works progressed across the Lohit river.
26 May 2017
Inaugurated
The Prime Minister dedicated the bridge to the nation.
Risk notes
- Completed bridge
- Floodplain maintenance and approach-road resilience remain relevant
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