India's largest river bridge
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The Dhola–Sadiya Bridge, also referred to as the Bhupen Hazarika Setu
At 9.15 kilometres (5.69 mi) in length, it is the longest bridge in India.However, the 9.76 kilometres (6.06 mi) Kacchi Dargah–Bidupur Bridge under construction in the Indian state of Bihar, is expected to become the longest bridge in India upon its estimated completion in December 2020.
With rapid movement of India's defense assets in mind following incursions by the Chinese Army, the Dhola–Sadiya Bridge has been designed to handle the weight of 60-tonne (130,000-pound) tanks such as the Indian Army's Arjun and T-72 main battle tanks.Since the Sino-Indian War, Chinahas disputed India's claim to Arunachal Pradesh, politically and militarily, along the Line of Actual Control, making the bridge an important tactical asset in the ongoing dispute.
The bridge was finally constructed in 14 years and inaugurated on 26 May 2017 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nitin Gadkari (Minister of Road Transport and Highways). The bridge is named after Bhupen Hazarika, legendary musician, poet, filmmaker and lyricist from Assam.
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