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{{Infobox Bridge | {{Infobox Bridge | ||
|name = Dibang River Bridge | |name = Dibang River Bridge | ||
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|length = {{convert|6200|m}} | |length = {{convert|6200|m}}<ref name="Bridge">{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/atal-setu-to-mahatma-gandhi-setu-longest-bridges-of-india/atal-setu/slideshow/106957531.cms|title=Atal Setu to Mahatma Gandhi Setu: Longest Bridges of India|date=18 January 2024|access-date=1 April 2024|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/list-of-india-longest-bridges-1820000140-1|title=List of longest bridges|work=Jagran Josh|access-date=1 June 2025}}</ref> | ||
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The '''Dibang River Bridge''' | The '''Dibang River Bridge''' is a beam bridge across [[Dibang River]] which connects Bomjir and Malek villages and provides all-weather connectivity between [[Dambuk]] and [[Roing]] in eastern part of [[Arunachal Pradesh]], India. At {{cvt|6.2| km}} long, it is the [[List of longest bridges above water in India|third-longest bridge]] above water in India and was completed in 2018 as part of [[National Highway 13 (India)|NH13]] [[Trans-Arunachal Highway]]. This strategically important bridge helps [[Indian military]] combat anti-national activities and Chinese military threat in the Easter sector of [[Line of Actual Control]] border areas. It is known as "Sikang" in Adi Language and ''"Talon"'' in [[Idu Mishmi language]].<ref name=DibBri1>[https://www.tentaran.com/largest-and-longest-bridges-in-india/ Largest and longest bridges in India], [www.tentaran.com Tentaran].</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
In 2010, the Union Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved the project for construction of bridges across Sikang river system and connecting road between Bomjir-Meka on NH-52, covering a length of 18.950 km.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=58933|title=Approval for the project for construction of bridges across Dibang river system|date=4 Mar 2010|website=Press Information Bureau - [[Government Of India]]|access-date=6 Aug 2018}}</ref> NH-52 has been renumbered as [[National Highway 13 (India)|National Highway 13]] which is also known as [[Trans-Arunachal Highway]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2011/E_574_2012_016.pdf|title=New Numbering of National Highways notification - Government of India|website=[[The Gazette of India]]|access-date=6 Aug 2018}}</ref> Expenditure on the project was incurred out of [[Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region]]'s | In 2010, the Union Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved the project for construction of bridges across the Sikang river system and connecting road between Bomjir-Meka on NH-52, covering a length of 18.950 km.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=58933|title=Approval for the project for construction of bridges across Dibang river system|date=4 Mar 2010|website=Press Information Bureau - [[Government Of India]]|access-date=6 Aug 2018}}</ref> NH-52 has been renumbered as [[National Highway 13 (India)|National Highway 13]] which is also known as [[Trans-Arunachal Highway]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2011/E_574_2012_016.pdf|title=New Numbering of National Highways notification - Government of India|website=[[The Gazette of India]]|access-date=6 Aug 2018}}</ref> Expenditure on the project was incurred out of [[Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region]]'s budget allocations for Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North Eastern Region.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20100304/1457731.html|title=Cabinet approves construction of bridges across Dibang river system|access-date=6 Aug 2018}}</ref> The 750 [[crore]] rupees project has seen disruptions due to resistance from locals.<ref name=":0" /> In 2018, it became operational after construction completion and testing.<ref name=DibBri1/> | ||
== Location == | == Location == | ||
[[File:The Bridge Passing over one of the many Islets in between.jpg|alt=The Bridge Passing over one of the many Islets in between|thumb|The Bridge, which passes over many Islets, was completed in 2018.]] | [[File:The Bridge Passing over one of the many Islets in between.jpg|alt=The Bridge Passing over one of the many Islets in between|thumb|The Bridge, which passes over many Islets, was completed in 2018.]] | ||
This bridge spans across Sikang river system in Arunachal Pradesh. It is located in [[Lower Dibang Valley | This bridge spans across Sikang river system in Arunachal Pradesh. It is located in [[Lower Dibang Valley district]] of Arunachal Pradesh.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news | url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/1130721/jsp/frontpage/story_17140284.jsp | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131209033247/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130721/jsp/frontpage/story_17140284.jsp | url-status = dead | archive-date = 9 December 2013 | title=Mob attack halts work on bridge over Dibang|date=21 July 2013 | work=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph India]]|access-date=6 Aug 2018}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:51, 26 March 2026
Dibang River Bridge | |
|---|---|
 View from the middle of the bridge | |
| Coordinates | 28°08′47″N 95°42′11″E / 28.14639°N 95.70306°E |
| OS grid reference | Template:Gbmappingsmall |
| Carries | Road (NH 13) |
| Crosses | Dibang River |
| Locale | Bomjir - Malek area |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 6,200 metres (20,300 ft)[1][2] |
| Longest span | 200 metres (660 ft) |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Navayuga Engineering |
| Construction start | April 2013 |
| Opened | 2018 |
| Location | |
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The Dibang River Bridge is a beam bridge across Dibang River which connects Bomjir and Malek villages and provides all-weather connectivity between Dambuk and Roing in eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh, India. At 6.2 km (3.9 mi) long, it is the third-longest bridge above water in India and was completed in 2018 as part of NH13 Trans-Arunachal Highway. This strategically important bridge helps Indian military combat anti-national activities and Chinese military threat in the Easter sector of Line of Actual Control border areas. It is known as "Sikang" in Adi Language and "Talon" in Idu Mishmi language.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
In 2010, the Union Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved the project for construction of bridges across the Sikang river system and connecting road between Bomjir-Meka on NH-52, covering a length of 18.950 km.[4] NH-52 has been renumbered as National Highway 13 which is also known as Trans-Arunachal Highway.[5] Expenditure on the project was incurred out of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region's budget allocations for Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North Eastern Region.[6] The 750 crore rupees project has seen disruptions due to resistance from locals.[7] In 2018, it became operational after construction completion and testing.[3]
Location[edit | edit source]
This bridge spans across Sikang river system in Arunachal Pradesh. It is located in Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh.[7]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Atal Setu to Mahatma Gandhi Setu: Longest Bridges of India". The Economic Times. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ↑ "List of longest bridges". Jagran Josh. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Largest and longest bridges in India, [www.tentaran.com Tentaran].
- ↑ "Approval for the project for construction of bridges across Dibang river system". Press Information Bureau - Government Of India. 4 March 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ↑ "New Numbering of National Highways notification - Government of India" (PDF). The Gazette of India. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ↑ "Cabinet approves construction of bridges across Dibang river system". Retrieved 6 August 2018.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Mob attack halts work on bridge over Dibang". The Telegraph India. 21 July 2013. Archived from the original on 9 December 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Longest Bridge of Arunachal Pradesh Dibang Bridge is the second longest in India
- Navayuga Engineering Company Limited, current major projects