Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Jorhat–Majuli Bridge Construction to Resume in December
The Jorhat–Majuli bridge, which has been under construction for a while, will start being built again in December.
This bridge is very important for people living on Majuli island because they rely on ferry services to get around, which can be difficult during the monsoon season.
The main company in charge of building the bridge will start working on it soon, and they won't use any other companies to help them.
The bridge and the road leading to it will cost a total of Rs 853 crore.
Construction of Jorhat–Majuli bridge to restart in December after a year-long halt
Main contractor SPS Construction India Pvt. Ltd. to begin work immediately
Bridge component sanctioned at Rs 659 crore, road segment at Rs 194 crore
No sub-contracting allowed to prevent past delays
Bridge crucial for Majuli residents who rely on ferry services
- Who
- SPS Construction India Pvt. Ltd., Majuli MLA Bhuban Gam, PWD Chief Engineer
- What
- Resuming construction of Jorhat–Majuli bridge
- When
- December 2022
- Where
- Jorhat–Majuli
- Why
- To provide a reliable link to Majuli island and prevent ferry service disruptions during monsoon
- Initial Launch Date
- November 29, 2021
- Estimated Completion Time
- Two years
- Bridge Component Cost
- Rs 659 crore
- Road Segment Cost
- Rs 194 crore
- Total Cost
- Rs 853 crore