About Bogibeel Bridge
Bogibeel Bridge is India's longest rail-cum-road bridge spanning the Brahmaputra River, connecting Dibrugarh on the south bank with Dhemaji district on the north bank in Assam. Measuring 4.94 kilometres, it features a double-track broad-gauge railway on the lower deck and a three-lane roadway on the upper deck. Inaugurated on 25 December 2018, it is notable for its engineering scale, scenic river views, and improved connectivity in Upper Assam.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a 4.94 km long double-deck bridge over the wide Brahmaputra River with expansive river and floodplain views. The upper deck carries a three-lane road and the lower deck carries railway tracks. Visitors typically view the bridge from approach roads and designated viewpoints, drive or take a train across, photograph the steel truss structure, and observe riverine landscape, islands and sunset views. There is no enclosed visitor complex on the bridge itself.
Key highlights
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India's longest rail-cum-road bridge at 4.94 km over the Brahmaputra River
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Double-deck design with three-lane road on top and double-track broad-gauge rail below
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Panoramic views of the Brahmaputra River, river islands and Upper Assam plains
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Engineering landmark inaugurated on 25 December 2018 after construction starting in 2002
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Popular spot for photography, sunset viewing and scenic drives and train crossings
History of Bogibeel Bridge
Foundation stone laid in 1997 and construction commenced on 21 April 2002. Built by Indian Railways, the bridge was constructed over 16 years and inaugurated on 25 December 2018. At 4.94 km it is India's longest rail-cum-road bridge and the second longest bridge over the Brahmaputra. It significantly reduced travel distance between Dibrugarh and Dhemaji/Arunachal Pradesh and improved rail and road connectivity in Upper Assam.
Culture & Context
The bridge is a major landmark and engineering attraction in Upper Assam, symbolizing connectivity across the Brahmaputra and linking communities on the north and south banks. It has become a popular sightseeing and photography destination for visitors to Dibrugarh and Dhemaji districts.
Route
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