Saraighat Bridge: Overview, History and Architectural Facts

The Saraighat Bridge is a railroad bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam.

The bridge recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and is still structurally sound.

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The concept of building the bridge was proposed in 1910 but gained traction during WWII.

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The bridge is 40 feet above the river's usual flood level, allowing uninterrupted travel.

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The New Saraighat Bridge, also known as the second Saraighat Bridge, was constructed alongside the existing bridge.

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The new bridge is longer than the original and was inaugurated on January 28, 2017.

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The Saraighat Bridge underwent substantial repairs and was reopened on June 20, 2019.

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The bridge has a motor highway on top and a rail line beneath, serving as an important link between the North East and the rest of the country.

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The overall cost of constructing the bridge was around Rs 10.65 crore.

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The bridge's total length is 1492 meters, and the road atop is 7.3 meters wide.

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