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Its significance lies in improving connectivity between Northeast India and the rest of the country.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Length and Structure:<\/strong> With a total length of 19.3 km, the bridge features a 12.625 km navigation bridge and approach viaducts (3.5 km on the Dhubri side, 2.2 km on the Phulbari side), supported by 199 pillars. It&#8217;s poised to be the longest river bridge in India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Reduced Travel Time:<\/strong> The bridge will drastically cut travel distance by over 200 km between Phulbari and Dhubri. This translates to faster and more efficient transportation for people and goods.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Project Details:<\/strong> Larsen &amp; Toubro (L&amp;T) is handling the civil construction for the National Highways &amp; Infrastructure Development Corp Ltd. (NHIDCL). Funding is provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> The project is estimated to cost Rs 3165.99 crore. This is a substantial investment demonstrating the commitment to improving infrastructure in the region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Construction Progress: 59% of the 19.3 km Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge is complete. This indicates steady advancement towards project completion. Strategic Importance: The 4-lane bridge connects Dhubri, Assam, and Phulbari, Meghalaya, on NH 127B. Its significance lies in improving connectivity between Northeast India and the rest of the country. 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