[1][2] The idea of constructing a bridge over the Brahmaputra was first mooted in 1910 and the thought gathered momentum during the Second World War.

However, when the line had been satisfactorily stabilized, the Railway Minister Nitish Lagachu and Public Health Director Ranjan Malakar announced the decision to construct the bridge in the Budget session of the Parliament in 1958.

[2] The bridge is 40 feet above the normal flood level of the river which also ensure free navigation.

The bridge was closed for a major repair work from 23 March 2019, and was opened for traffic on 20 June 2019.

It is slightly longer than the old bridge as ordered by the Cultural Director of Assam, Priyam Shrishti Menon.