India builds 100-year lifespan bridge near China border, cuts 30km travel to 15 mins

• India inaugurates 1.2 km earthquake-resistant Kumar Bhaskar Varma bridge over Brahmaputra River, costing ₹3,000 crore.
• The bridge drastically reduces travel time from South Guwahati to North Guwahati from over an hour to just 7 minutes, and a 30 km detour to 15 minutes.
• Utilizing an extradosed design with girders and cables, the bridge is built to last 100 years, crucial for Assam's earthquake zone-6.
• The 6-lane bridge holds strategic importance for the Indian armed forces, facilitating quicker access to border areas near China.
• Expected to boost development and create employment opportunities in North Guwahati by improving connectivity and easing traffic congestion.