About Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu, also known as Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, is a 9.15 km beam bridge over the Lohit River in Tinsukia District, Assam. Connecting Dhola and Sadiya near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border, it is the longest bridge in India. Inaugurated on 26 May 2017, it is named after Bharat Ratna awardee Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and significantly reduces travel time between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long drive across the 9.15 km bridge over the wide Lohit River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra. The setting offers expansive river views, surrounding floodplains, and distant hills. There is no pedestrian promenade; the experience is primarily vehicular crossing with opportunities for photography from the approaches. The bridge is a functional road bridge on NH 115 with continuous traffic movement.
Key highlights
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Longest bridge in India at 9.15 km length
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Spans the Lohit River connecting Dhola and Sadiya in Tinsukia District
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Inaugurated on 26 May 2017 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Named after renowned Assamese musician and Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
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Strategically important for connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
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Offers panoramic views of Lohit River and Brahmaputra floodplains
History of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu
Construction began in November 2011 by Navayuga Engineering Company Limited under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways at a cost of about Rs. 1,000 crore. The bridge was inaugurated on 26 May 2017 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was named after Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, Assamese singer, composer and Bharat Ratna recipient, to honour his cultural contributions.
Culture & Context
Named after Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, the bridge commemorates his legacy as a celebrated musician, filmmaker and cultural icon of Assam. It has become a landmark symbol of connectivity and development for Northeast India.
Route
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