Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Guwahati Bridge Completion Delayed; Opening in Phases, Costs Rise
The Guwahati–North Guwahati bridge is taking longer than expected to finish.
It was supposed to be done by November, but now it will open in stages.
The first part of the bridge, connecting Guwahati through IIT Guwahati, should be ready by January 2026.
At first, only small and medium cars can use it.
The road connections, called trumpet junctions, will take longer, maybe until May or June 2026.
The project also cost more money than planned.
The Guwahati–North Guwahati bridge completion is delayed past its original November deadline.
The bridge will open in phases, with the first phase expected by January 15, 2026.
Only small and medium-sized vehicles will be allowed on the initial route.
The trumpet junctions are scheduled for completion by May or June 2026.
The project cost increased by Rs 422 crore to a total of Rs 3,030 crore.
- Who
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and PWD officials.
- What
- Guwahati–North Guwahati bridge completion delayed and opening in phases.
- When
- Original deadline was November, but now first phase by January 15, 2026.
- Where
- Guwahati–North Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- The trumpet junction was added to the project after the original plan.
- Project Name
- Kumar Bhaskar Varman Setu
- Original Deadline
- November
- First Phase Completion
- January 15, 2026
- Initial Vehicle Restriction
- Small and medium-sized vehicles
- Trumpet Junction Completion
- May or June 2026
- Original Project Cost
- Rs 2,608 crore
- Revised Project Cost
- Rs 3,030 crore