Brahmaputra's 'Mahasetu' Nears Completion: PM Modi to Inaugurate Guwahati-North Guwahati Bridge

• The Guwahati-North Guwahati bridge, an engineering marvel over the Brahmaputra River, is nearing completion in Assam.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the six-lane extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge on February 14.
• The bridge will reduce the 1.5-hour journey between Guwahati and North Guwahati to just 10-15 minutes, easing traffic congestion.
• It features modern sensors, multi-level junctions, and will facilitate access to AIIMS, IIT Guwahati, and boost North Guwahati's economy.
• Strategically important, the bridge can transport heavy military equipment, enhancing India's defense preparedness in the Northeast.

Why It Matters: The new Guwahati-North Guwahati bridge will drastically cut travel time, boost regional economy, and strengthen defense.