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Assam CM Unveils New Overbridge in Jorhat to Ease Railway Traffic
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:35 PM
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A new railway overbridge has been inaugurated in Jorhat, Assam, as part of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s plan to create traffic‑free railway crossings across the state.
The Assam government has opened a new overbridge at Jorhat, a key junction on the state’s railway network. The structure is designed to allow vehicles to cross the railway tracks without waiting for train movements, thereby reducing congestion and improving safety.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the bridge as part of a broader initiative to convert all major railway crossings in Assam into traffic‑free points. The project aims to streamline traffic flow and cut down travel time for commuters.
Local authorities reported that the bridge was constructed over a span of several months and was completed ahead of schedule. The inauguration ceremony was attended by state officials and residents of Jorhat.
The new overbridge is expected to serve as a model for similar projects in other towns across Assam, aligning with the state’s transportation development goals.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the bridge as part of a broader initiative to convert all major railway crossings in Assam into traffic‑free points. The project aims to streamline traffic flow and cut down travel time for commuters.
Local authorities reported that the bridge was constructed over a span of several months and was completed ahead of schedule. The inauguration ceremony was attended by state officials and residents of Jorhat.
The new overbridge is expected to serve as a model for similar projects in other towns across Assam, aligning with the state’s transportation development goals.