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[[File:Kolia Bhomora Bridge Tezpur Side 01.jpg|thumb|Kolia Bhomora Setu With the newly constructed second Bridge]]
'''Kolia Bhomora Setu''' is a 3.015&nbsp;km long [[pre-stressed concrete]] road [[bridge]] on [[National Highway 715 (India)|NH-715]] over the [[Brahmaputra River]] in [[Tezpur]] [[Assam]] state of [[India]]. Completed in 1987, the bridge connects [[Tezpur]] in [[Sonitpur district]] on the northern bank with [[Kaliabor]] in [[Nagaon District]] on the south bank. It is named after the [[Ahom kingdom|Ahom]] general Kolia Bhomora Phukan.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080921082002/http://www.geocities.com/akash_p_b/KALIABHOMORA.htm "Kaliabhomora Bridge"], ''Akash Protim Barua website'', retrieved 14 June 2007.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/bhomoraguri|title=Bhomoraguri|website=[[Sonitpur district]] Official website|access-date=16 February 2019}}</ref><ref name=brik1/> A new [[Bhomoraguri-Tezpur Bridge]]<!-- As per wikipedia guidelines, retain the redink to encourage its creation. --> 3.040&nbsp;km long,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mageba-group.com/sg/en/1023/Asia/India/198084/New-Brahmaputra-Bridge.htm | title=New Brahmaputra Bridge }}</ref> few meters parallel to the existing Kolia Bhomora Setu, is opened in 2022.<ref>https://www.sentinelassam.com/topheadlines/new-bridge-parallel-to-kolia-bhomora-setu-opened-621209</ref>


'''Kolia Bhomora Setu''', an existing bridge completed in 1987, is a 3.015&nbsp;km long [[pre-stressed concrete]] road [[bridge]] on [[National Highway 715 (India)|NH-715]] over the [[Brahmaputra River]] in [[Tezpur]] [[Assam]] state of [[India]], which connects [[Tezpur]] in [[Sonitpur district]] on northern bank with [[Kaliabor]] in [[Nagaon District]] on the south bank. It is named after the [[Ahom kingdom|Ahom]] General Kolia Bhomora Phukan.<ref>[https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/akash_p_b/KALIABHOMORA.htm&date=2009-10-25+12:09:21 "Kaliabhomora Bridge"], ''Akash Protim Barua website'', retrieved 14 June 2007.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sonitpur.gov.in/portlet-sub-innerpage/bhomoraguri|title=Bhomoraguri|website=[[Sonitpur district]] Official website|access-date=16 February 2019}}</ref><ref name=brik1/> A new [[Bhomoraguri-Tezpur Bridge]]<!-- As per wikipedia guidelines, retain the redink to encourage its creation. --> 3.249&nbsp;km long, few meters parallel to the existing Kolia Bhomora Setu, is under-construction in 2021.<ref name=plan2>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/fencing-to-be-over-by-december-sonowal/article23982592.ece Fencing to be over by December: Sonowal]</ref>
==History==
 
This bridge is named after Ahom General Kalia Bhomora [[Borphukan]], who planned to construct a bridge over Brahmaputra river in the reign of [[Kamaleswar Singha]], while this was going at progress, his sudden death caused its abandonment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Victorious point of Ahom Dynasty in Bhomoraguri |url=https://www.tourgenie.com/travel-diaries/travel-blogs/victorious-point-of-ahom-dynasty-in-bhomoraguri |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=www.tourgenie.com |language=en}}</ref>


==History==
In 1987, it was inaugurated by the then PM of India, [[Rajiv Gandhi]], after completing its construction from 1981 to 1987.<ref name="brik1">{{Cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/1807_PART_B_DCHB_SONITPUR.pdf|title=DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK - SONITPUR|access-date=16 February 2019}}</ref> On 14 April 1987, [[India Post]] issued an INR2 commemorative stamp of this.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://postagestamps.gov.in/Stamps_List.aspx|title=Indian Postage Stamps 1947 - 2000|website=[[Ministry of Communications (India)]]|access-date=16 February 2019|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121210123/http://postagestamps.gov.in/Stamps_List.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.istampgallery.com/kalia-bhomora-bridge-assam/|title=A commemorative stamp on the Inauguration of Kolia Bhomora Setu|date=14 April 1987 |access-date=16 February 2019}}</ref> In 1988, [[American Concrete Institute]] awarded [[Hindustan Construction Company]] the Certificate of Merit for the Most Outstanding Concrete Structure.<ref>[http://www.hccindia.com/projects.asp?parentId=1&childId=14 "Kaliabhomora Bridge, Assam"], ''Hindustan Construction Company website'', retrieved 14 June 2007.</ref>


In 1987, it was inaugurated by the then PM of India, [[Rajiv Gandhi]], after completing its construction from 1981 to 1987.<ref name=brik1>{{Cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/1807_PART_B_DCHB_SONITPUR.pdf|title=DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK - SONITPUR|access-date=16 February 2019}}</ref> On 14 April 1987, [[India Post]] issued a INR2 commemorative stamp of this.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://postagestamps.gov.in/Stamps_List.aspx|title=Indian Postage Stamps 1947 - 2000|website=[[Ministry of Communications (India)]]|access-date=16 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.istampgallery.com/kalia-bhomora-bridge-assam/|title=A commemorative stamp on the Inauguration of Kolia Bhomora Setu|access-date=16 February 2019}}</ref> In 1988, [[American Concrete Institute]] awarded [[Hindustan Construction Company]] the Certificate of Merit for the Most Outstanding Concrete Structure.<ref>[http://www.hccindia.com/projects.asp?parentId=1&childId=14 "Kaliabhomora Bridge, Assam"], ''Hindustan Construction Company website'', retrieved 14 June 2007.</ref> In 2016, the collection of toll was stopped due to complaints that the bridge construction cost was Rs. 80 crore which was below tollable ceiling of Rs. 100 crores.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.guwahatiplus.com/daily-news/kolia-bhomora-setu-to-shut-down-toll-gate-permanently|title=Kolia Bhomora Setu to shut down toll gate permanently|date=22 Sep 2016|work=GPlus - Guwahati weekly publication|access-date=16 February 2019}}</ref>
In 2016, the collection of toll was stopped due to complaints that the bridge construction cost was Rs. 80 crore which was below tollable ceiling of Rs. 100 crores.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.guwahatiplus.com/daily-news/kolia-bhomora-setu-to-shut-down-toll-gate-permanently|title=Kolia Bhomora Setu to shut down toll gate permanently|date=22 Sep 2016|work=GPlus - Guwahati weekly publication|access-date=16 February 2019}}</ref>


==Accidents & Incidents==
==Accidents & Incidents==


* On 23 January 2021, an 18-wheeler truck lost its controlled and crashed into the bridge's railing leaving the front of the truck hanging out of the bridge. However, no fatalities or injuries have been reported.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=Sentinel Digital|date=2019-06-22|title=Hollywood Style Road Crash at Kolia Bhomora Bridge near Tezpur - Sentinelassam|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/01-hollywood-style-road-crash-at-kolia-bhomora-bridge-near-tezpur/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=www.sentinelassam.com|language=en}}</ref>
* On 23 January 2021, an 18-wheeler truck lost its controlled and crashed into the bridge's railing leaving the front of the truck hanging out of the bridge. However, no fatalities or injuries have been reported.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=Sentinel Digital|date=2019-06-22|title=Hollywood Style Road Crash at Kolia Bhomora Bridge near Tezpur - Sentinelassam|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/01-hollywood-style-road-crash-at-kolia-bhomora-bridge-near-tezpur/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=www.sentinelassam.com|language=en}}</ref>
 
* In 2020, an oil tanker reportedly fell of the bridge. There were 3 people on board when the incident took place, but only one survived the crash. The tanker was empty preventing the risk of fire. It was headed to [[Lumding]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-28|title=Accident in Kolia Bhomora Bridge, Tanker Falls Into Brahmaputra River|url=https://headline8.in/news/assam/accident-in-kolia-bhomora-bridge-tanker-falls-into-brahmaputra-river/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Headline8|language=en}}</ref>
* In 2020, an oil tanker reportedly fell of the bridge. There were 3 people onboard when the incident took place, but only one survived the crash. The tanker was empty preventing the risk of fire. It was headed to [[Lumding]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-28|title=Accident in Kolia Bhomora Bridge, Tanker Falls Into Brahmaputra River|url=https://headline8.in/news/assam/accident-in-kolia-bhomora-bridge-tanker-falls-into-brahmaputra-river/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Headline8|language=en}}</ref>
 
* On 7 March 2020, a fully loaded truck lost its control and fell off the brigge. The truck landed on the bank of the Brahmaputra River. The driver was seriously injured and was rushed to a nearby hospital.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=Digital|date=2020-03-07|title=Assam: Truck falls from Kolia Bhomora Setu » News Live TV » Assam|url=https://newslivetv.com/assam-truck-falls-from-kolia-bhomora-setu/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=News Live TV|language=en-US}}</ref>
* On 7 March 2020, a fully loaded truck lost its control and fell off the brigge. The truck landed on the bank of the Brahmaputra River. The driver was seriously injured and was rushed to a nearby hospital.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=Digital|date=2020-03-07|title=Assam: Truck falls from Kolia Bhomora Setu » News Live TV » Assam|url=https://newslivetv.com/assam-truck-falls-from-kolia-bhomora-setu/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=News Live TV|language=en-US}}</ref>
* On 21 June 2019, a truck with a trailer loaded with cars fell off the bridge. The truck was arriving from Punjab. The truck driver succumbed to his injuries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Accident on Kolia Bhomora bridge: Vehicle-carrying trailer slides off, driver died|url=https://www.guwahatiplus.com/guwahati/accident-at-kolia-bhomora-bridge-vehicle-carrying-trailer-slides-off-driver-died|access-date=2021-10-30|website=www.guwahatiplus.com|language=en}}</ref>
* On 21 June 2019, a truck with a trailer loaded with cars fell off the bridge. The truck was arriving from Punjab. The truck driver succumbed to his injuries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Accident on Kolia Bhomora bridge: Vehicle-carrying trailer slides off, driver died|url=https://www.guwahatiplus.com/guwahati/accident-at-kolia-bhomora-bridge-vehicle-carrying-trailer-slides-off-driver-died|access-date=2021-10-30|website=www.guwahatiplus.com|language=en}}</ref>
 
* On 8 November 2018, a passenger vehicle carrying 16 people crashed into a truck. Three people died on the spot while thirteen were injured.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Three dead, 13 injured in road accident at Kolia Bhomora bridge|date=8 November 2018 |url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/three-dead-13-injured-in-road-accident-at-kolia-bhomora-bridge.html|access-date=2021-10-30|language=en-US}}</ref>
* On 8 November 2018, a passenger vehicle carrying 16 people crashed into a truck. Three people died on the spot while thirteen were injured.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Three dead, 13 injured in road accident at Kolia Bhomora bridge|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/three-dead-13-injured-in-road-accident-at-kolia-bhomora-bridge.html|access-date=2021-10-30|language=en-US}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Koliabhomora Setu.jpg|Kolia Bhomora Setu
File:Koliabhomora Setu.jpg|Kolia Bhomora Setu
File:Bridge over brahmaputra river.jpg
File:Kolia Bhomora Setu (2).jpg
File:Kaliabhomora Bridge 2.jpg
File:Kaliabhomora Bridge 2.jpg
File:Kolia Bhomora Bridge Tezpur Side 03.jpg|Bottom view of the bridge
</gallery>
</gallery>


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[[Category:Bridges over the Brahmaputra River]]
[[Category:Bridges over the Brahmaputra River]]
[[Category:1987 establishments in Assam]]
[[Category:1987 establishments in Assam]]
[[Category:20th-century architecture in India]]

Latest revision as of 04:10, 20 November 2025

Kolia Bhomora Setu
View of the bridge just after sunset
OS grid referenceTemplate:Gbmappingsmall
LocaleBetween Tezpur, Assam, India and Kaliabor, Assam, India
Official nameKolia Bhomora Setu
Maintained byGovernment of Assam
Characteristics
MaterialPre-stressed concrete
Total length3,015 metres (9,892 ft)
Longest span120 metres (390 ft)
No. of spans24
History
Construction start1981
Construction end1987
Opened1987
Location
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Kolia Bhomora Setu With the newly constructed second Bridge

Kolia Bhomora Setu is a 3.015 km long pre-stressed concrete road bridge on NH-715 over the Brahmaputra River in Tezpur Assam state of India. Completed in 1987, the bridge connects Tezpur in Sonitpur district on the northern bank with Kaliabor in Nagaon District on the south bank. It is named after the Ahom general Kolia Bhomora Phukan.[1][2][3] A new Bhomoraguri-Tezpur Bridge 3.040 km long,[4] few meters parallel to the existing Kolia Bhomora Setu, is opened in 2022.[5]

History[edit | edit source]

This bridge is named after Ahom General Kalia Bhomora Borphukan, who planned to construct a bridge over Brahmaputra river in the reign of Kamaleswar Singha, while this was going at progress, his sudden death caused its abandonment.[6]

In 1987, it was inaugurated by the then PM of India, Rajiv Gandhi, after completing its construction from 1981 to 1987.[3] On 14 April 1987, India Post issued an INR2 commemorative stamp of this.[7][8] In 1988, American Concrete Institute awarded Hindustan Construction Company the Certificate of Merit for the Most Outstanding Concrete Structure.[9]

In 2016, the collection of toll was stopped due to complaints that the bridge construction cost was Rs. 80 crore which was below tollable ceiling of Rs. 100 crores.[10]

Accidents & Incidents[edit | edit source]

  • On 23 January 2021, an 18-wheeler truck lost its controlled and crashed into the bridge's railing leaving the front of the truck hanging out of the bridge. However, no fatalities or injuries have been reported.[11]
  • In 2020, an oil tanker reportedly fell of the bridge. There were 3 people on board when the incident took place, but only one survived the crash. The tanker was empty preventing the risk of fire. It was headed to Lumding.[12]
  • On 7 March 2020, a fully loaded truck lost its control and fell off the brigge. The truck landed on the bank of the Brahmaputra River. The driver was seriously injured and was rushed to a nearby hospital.[13]
  • On 21 June 2019, a truck with a trailer loaded with cars fell off the bridge. The truck was arriving from Punjab. The truck driver succumbed to his injuries.[14]
  • On 8 November 2018, a passenger vehicle carrying 16 people crashed into a truck. Three people died on the spot while thirteen were injured.[15]

See also[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Kolia Bhomora Setu
    Kolia Bhomora Setu
  • Bottom view of the bridge
    Bottom view of the bridge

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kaliabhomora Bridge", Akash Protim Barua website, retrieved 14 June 2007.
  2. ↑ "Bhomoraguri". Sonitpur district Official website. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK - SONITPUR" (PDF). Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  4. ↑ "New Brahmaputra Bridge".
  5. ↑ https://www.sentinelassam.com/topheadlines/new-bridge-parallel-to-kolia-bhomora-setu-opened-621209
  6. ↑ "Victorious point of Ahom Dynasty in Bhomoraguri". www.tourgenie.com. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  7. ↑ "Indian Postage Stamps 1947 - 2000". Ministry of Communications (India). Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  8. ↑ "A commemorative stamp on the Inauguration of Kolia Bhomora Setu". 14 April 1987. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  9. ↑ "Kaliabhomora Bridge, Assam", Hindustan Construction Company website, retrieved 14 June 2007.
  10. ↑ "Kolia Bhomora Setu to shut down toll gate permanently". GPlus - Guwahati weekly publication. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  11. ↑ Desk, Sentinel Digital (22 June 2019). "Hollywood Style Road Crash at Kolia Bhomora Bridge near Tezpur - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. ↑ "Accident in Kolia Bhomora Bridge, Tanker Falls Into Brahmaputra River". Headline8. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  13. ↑ Desk, Digital (7 March 2020). "Assam: Truck falls from Kolia Bhomora Setu » News Live TV » Assam". News Live TV. Retrieved 30 October 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. ↑ "Accident on Kolia Bhomora bridge: Vehicle-carrying trailer slides off, driver died". www.guwahatiplus.com. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  15. ↑ "Three dead, 13 injured in road accident at Kolia Bhomora bridge". 8 November 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2021.

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