Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the lighting on the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, officially known as Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu, has been fully converted to solar power.
Dhola-Sadiya Bridge Lighting Is Now Solar-Powered: Assam CM
The solar-powered lighting initiative is developed by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and the Assam Public Works (Highways) Department.
“The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge is important for its strategic location near the international borders, and alertness around the area is crucial,” the Chief Minister said as he dedicated the electrification of India’s longest river bridge.
“The project, which is completed at a cost of Rs 52.60 crore, includes a 10.150 km stretch of NH-115, with 9.150 km covering the main bridge and 500 meters on either side of the connecting roads. A total of 1,215 solar-powered lamps have been installed to provide illumination across the bridge,” he added.
