Question : Bridge over Brahmaputra

(a) the present status of work on the bridge over river Brahmaputra to connect Dhola (Saikhowaghat) and Sadiya in upper Assam;

(b) the total cost of the project; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to expedite the work?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) The work is in progress with current physical progress of 82% and till date seven milestones have been achieved out of total nine milestones.

(b) The total cost of the project is ?876 crore.

(c) To expedite completion of the project, the progress of the project is being reviewed and monitored at senior level in the Government.

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