Silchar, Assam: In a major boost to the infrastructure development of the Barak Valley, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today, December 7, 2025, laid the foundation stone for the ambitious Madhura Ghat Bridge project in Silchar.
The event, which fulfills a long-standing aspiration of the local populace, was held at Gandhighat and marked the official commencement of construction for the critical connector over the Barak River.
Technical Specifications and Scope
The new structure is officially titled the RCC Bridge Over the Barak River and is being constructed under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF).
The project highlights its robust technical specifications:
- Bridge Length: 340 Meters (M)
- Bridge Width: 7.5 Meters (M)
- Approach Length: 280 Meters (M)
Crucially, the project includes essential ancillary road development, specifically the improvement of the stretch connecting Madhura Ghat to Capital Point. This comprehensive scope is designed to ensure seamless integration into the existing road network.
Building Seamless Connectivity
The Madhura Ghat Bridge is poised to be a game-changer for the region. By linking areas like Dudhpatil directly to Greater Silchar’s key points, it will:
- Ease Traffic Congestion: Significantly reduce the traffic burden on the existing bridges and arteries of Silchar town.
- Boost Economic Activity: Facilitate faster movement of goods and people, directly supporting long-term economic growth across the three districts of the Barak Valley.
High-Profile Gathering Underscores Project’s Importance
The foundation stone laying ceremony was attended by a galaxy of high-profile political leaders and government officials, signaling the importance of the project to the state government.
The ceremony was conducted in the presence of:
- State Ministers: Kaushik Rai and Krishnendu Paul
- MPs: Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purakayastha and Silchar MP Parimal Suklabaidya
- Local MLAs: Silchar MLA Dipayan Chakraborty, Udharbond MLA Mihir Kanto Shome, Dholai MLA Nihar Ranjan Das
The combined presence of central, state, and local representatives underscored the commitment to completing this project swiftly and efficiently.
