Question : CONSTRUCTION OF BOGIBEEL ROAD-CUM-RAIL-BRIDGE



(a) the present position/status of the proposed Bogibeel bridge (Road-cum-Railway) over river Brahmaputra;

(b) the estimated cost of the bridge; and

(c) the time by which the first phase of work is likely to start?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI DIGVIJAY SINGH)

(a): The work is included in the Budget. Final location survey and detailed investigations have been taken up.

(b): Estimated cost of the work will be known after the Final Location Survey is completed.

(c): The case for obtaining requisite clearances will be processed once the Final Location Survey and detailed investigations are completed, and firm costs is worked out. Work would be taken up immediately after these clearances become available.