Guwahati, Feb 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to inaugurate the newly reconstructed Jagi Bhakatgaon Bridge in Morigaon on February 1. The 1.24-kilometre bridge, which connects Morigaon and Jagiroad, has been constructed at a cost of Rs 80.25 crore.
In a social media post, CM Sarma highlighted the long-standing poor condition of the bridge and the government’s commitment to restoring it. He stated that the project is a vital step in realizing the vision of transforming Jagiroad into a futuristic Electronic City.
“For decades, the Jagi Bhakatgaon bridge connecting Morigaon and Jagiroad was in a dismal shape, until we decided to take it up. The bridge opens tomorrow,” Sarma wrote.
The new bridge is expected to improve road connectivity in the region, benefiting local residents and fostering economic growth. Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika also expressed his enthusiasm for the project, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on the area’s connectivity and development.
The inauguration follows other major infrastructure announcements by CM Sarma, including the elevation of Dibrugarh to a full-fledged city and Assam’s second capital, as well as plans for significant infrastructure projects in the region.
