Silchar, Assam | July 16, 2025 : Fulfilling his commitment to the people of Cachar, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the completion of repair work on the vital Gammon Bridge, days ahead of schedule. The bridge, which plays a crucial role in regional connectivity, was formally reopened to the public on Tuesday.
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Chief Minister stated,
“As promised to the people of Cachar, we have completed the Gammon Bridge repair ahead of schedule and dedicated it to the public yesterday.”
As promised to the people of Cachar, we have completed the Gammon Bridge repair ahead of schedule and dedicated it to the public yesterday.
This will restore the old connectivity link, ease up movement in the region & allow us to resume work at the Tarapur Sinking Zone. pic.twitter.com/3HtEc3JxTZ
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 16, 2025
The reopening of the bridge is expected to significantly ease transportation in the region, restoring an old connectivity link that had long been disrupted. The development is also seen as a key step toward resuming infrastructural work at the Tarapur Sinking Zone, a region that has seen delays due to logistical challenges caused by the damaged bridge.
Local residents and commuters have welcomed the timely completion, noting improvements in traffic flow and accessibility. The restored bridge is expected to boost both commercial and daily travel across the Barak Valley.
This is another infrastructural milestone under CM Sarma’s administration, emphasizing swift execution and public-centric governance.
