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Brahmaputra River - Navigation and transport

When did the Saraighat Bridge open near Guwahati?

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Map showing the course of the Brahmaputra River as it flows from southwestern China through northeastern India and into Bangladesh, with surrounding countries including Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Afghanistan labeled. The river's path is highlighted in blue, and major international boundaries are marked. — Brahmaputra River Brahmaputra River.

The Saraighat Bridge, which carries both road and rail traffic across the Brahmaputra River near Guwahati, Assam, was opened in 1962. Prior to its construction, the river remained unbridged throughout its course in the plains.1