Majuli-Jorhat Bridge

A 6.8 km-long two-lane major bridge is being constructed over the Brahmaputra between Majuli (north bank) and Jorhat (south bank) on NH-715K.
This bridge will provide all-time access to the people living in Majuli town with rest of Assam to meet their health, education and day to day development activities.
The constructions of this bridge also provide a safe evacuation access to the people of Majuli Island during flood in Brahmaputra River.

Majuli island is famous for Mishing tribe who practice Sattariya folk dance.

Source: ANI

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