New Bridge over Brahmaputra River || Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu Gauhati Assam

Описание: In this video #NewBridgeover #Brahmaputra River #KumarBhaskarVarmaSetu,The Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu is a landmark infrastructure project in Assam, India, officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14, 2026. This bridge is the first extradosed bridge in Northeast India, spanning the Brahmaputra River to connect the main city of Guwahati with North Guwahati.
​Key Specifications
​Structure: A 6-lane extradosed Prestressed Concrete (PSC) bridge.
​Length: The main bridge is 1.24 kilometers long, forming part of a larger 8.4-kilometer connectivity corridor.
​Cost: Approximately ₹3,030 crore.
​Engineering: Built with advanced seismic safety features, including friction pendulum bearings and a real-time Bridge Health Monitoring System (BHMS) to handle the high seismicity of the region.
​Impact and Significance
​Reduced Travel Time: It drastically cuts the commute between Guwahati and North Guwahati from 45–60 minutes to just 7 minutes.
​Twin City Vision: The bridge is a central component of the state's plan to develop North Guwahati as a "twin city," easing the urban pressure on the main metropolitan area.
​Access to Landmarks: It provides smoother access to national institutions and religious sites, such as the Kamakhya Temple.
​Naming: The bridge is named after Kumar Bhaskar Varma, the 7th-century king of the Kamrupa Kingdom, who is celebrated for ushering in a "golden age" of Assamese history.
​Access and Tolls
​The bridge will initially be open to pedestrians and visitors for a short period before opening to all vehicles on March 1, 2026. While it is expected to be toll-free for most private vehicles, the state government has indicated that higher tolls will be imposed on commercial vehicles (buses and trucks) to regulate heavy traffic and support maintenance.