description Naranarayan Bridge Overview
The Naranarayan Bridge is a road bridge that spans the Brahmaputra River, connecting the towns of Jogighopa and Pancharatna in the Indian state of Assam. Opened to traffic in 1998, it is a significant cantilever bridge constructed from pre-stressed concrete and steel. The crossing is named after the 16th-century Koch dynasty king Naranarayan. It serves as a vital transportation link in the region, facilitating passenger and commercial travel across the major waterway.
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Where does Naranarayan Setu cross the Brahmaputra?
The bridge crosses the Brahmaputra in Assam and links Jogighopa in Bongaigaon district with Pancharatna in Goalpara district. Jogighopa is on the northern side of the crossing, while Pancharatna is on the southern side.
When was Naranarayan Setu opened?
Naranarayan Setu was inaugurated on April 15, 1998, by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It became the third major bridge built across the Brahmaputra in Assam.
Is Naranarayan Setu a road bridge or a railway bridge?
It is a double-deck rail-cum-road bridge, so it carries both railway and road traffic. The road and railway routes use separate levels over the river.
What engineering makes Naranarayan Setu notable?
Project records describe long steel truss spans erected using cantilever construction over concrete supports. The combined bridge length is about 2.284 kilometres.
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