Dibrugarh: Majuli MLA Bhuban Gam on Friday announced that the much-anticipated Majuli-Jorhat bridge over the Brahmaputra river will be completed by 2028, with 35% of the construction work already finished.The MLA made the statement after inspecting the construction site on the Jorhat side of the bridge, where he reviewed progress and held a meeting with officials from the construction agency and departmental authorities. He directed them to expedite the remaining work to ensure timely completion.Majuli deputy commissioner Shrishti Singh and other officials accompanied the MLA during the visit.Speaking after the inspection, Gam said the project was progressing well and expressed confidence in its timely delivery. “35% of the bridge’s work has been completed so far, and it will be ready by 2028. Our govt is determined to turn this long-standing dream of the people of Majuli into reality,” he said.The MLA said the current contractor, M/s SPS Construction India Private Limited, was executing the work at a fast pace. He added that construction had begun on all pillars except one located in the middle of the Brahmaputra, where work is yet to start, while progress on the remaining pillars is satisfactory.The Jorhat-Majuli bridge, estimated to cost Rs 925 crore, will stretch approximately 8km across the Brahmaputra and rest on 72 pillars. Once completed, it will provide a permanent road link between Jorhat and Majuli, benefiting over two lakh residents of the island district who currently rely on ferry services vulnerable to floods, rough weather, and shifting river channels.The project’s bhoomi pujan was performed in 2021 by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and has since remained one of upper Assam’s most closely watched infrastructure projects. However, construction stalled in late 2024 due to disputes between the earlier contractors — UP State Bridge Corporation Ltd (UPSBCL) and Badri Rai Company (BRC) — compounded by technical difficulties. Work resumed in January 2026 under a fresh tender awarded to SPS Construction India Private Limited, with a two-year completion target.During the visit, DC Shrishti Singh said, “This bridge is a dream project for the people of Majuli. It will permanently resolve Majuli’s connectivity challenges. We are monitoring progress week by week to ensure all administrative bottlenecks are cleared promptly so construction continues without delay.”For the people of Majuli — the world’s largest river island and Assam’s cultural capital — the bridge promises year-round, all-weather connectivity, unlocking economic opportunities, improving access to healthcare and education, and ending the isolation that has defined life on the island for generations.
Majuli MLA Bhuban Gam during an inspection
Majuli MLA Bhuban Gam during an inspection
Majuli MLA Bhuban Gam during an inspection
