The long-cherished dream of the people of Majuli to have a permanent road link with Jorhat has taken a decisive step forward. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has officially issued the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for completing the remaining work of the ambitious Majuli-Jorhat bridge project across the Brahmaputra River — a move that promises to transform connectivity and socio-economic life in one of Assam’s most unique regions. According to the notification issued by the Chief Engineer of MoRTH’s Northeast Zone, the contract for the completion of the balance work has been awarded to M/s SPS Construction India Pvt. Ltd. The scope of work includes building a two-lane major bridge along with approach roads between Km 11.690 and Km 19.715 on National Highway-715K. The total bid value is estimated at ₹657.66 crore (excluding GST), while the contractor will furnish a performance security of ₹32.88 crore before signing the formal agreement.
The ministry’s decision came after a detailed evaluation of bids received on July 28, 2025, where SPS Construction emerged as the lowest and most responsive bidder. The company has been instructed to sign the contract within ten days of submitting the performance guarantee. Announcing the development, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed optimism that the long-pending project would finally see renewed activity. Taking to social media, he wrote, “Another step closer to connecting Majuli and Jorhat. The Letter of Acceptance for completing the balance work on the crucial Majuli-Jorhat bridge has been issued. This paves the way for work to resume soon on the project, which will be a lifeline for the people of Majuli.”
The Majuli-Jorhat bridge, once completed, will stretch over 6.8 kilometres, connecting the world’s largest river island, Majuli, with Jorhat town on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra. The bridge will not only replace the dependence on ferry services, which often get disrupted during floods and monsoons, but also ensure year-round road access to the island.