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Detailed explanation-1: -As of 2022, the Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola Sadiya Bridge) is the longest bridge in India. This 3-lane bridge extends to almost 9.15 km and it is built above one of the major tributaries of Brahmaputra, the Lohit river. It was inaugurated on 26th May 2017, and connects Dhola and Sadiya.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s longest river bridge will be built across the Brahmaputra, connecting Dhubri in Assam to Phulbari in Meghalaya, and will cut road travel by 203 km as also travel time. The 19.3 km, four-lane bridge will be built by 2026-27, Government officials said.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first bridge built on the Brahmaputra - Reviews, Photos - Saraighat Bridge - Tripadvisor.

Detailed explanation-4: -Longest Bridge in India 2023- QNA The longest bridge over a water body in India is Dhola Sadiya Bridge or also known as Dr Bhupen Hazarika Bridge. This bridge is situated in the state of Assam and connects the villages of Dhola and Sadiya in Assam’s Tinsukia district across the Lohit River.