4,200 metres of Padma Bridge become visible

The 28th span of the 6.15-kilometre long Padma Bridge was installed on the 20th and the 21st pillars at Mawa point on Saturday morning becoming about 4,200 metres visible.

Dewan Md Abdul Quader, an engineer of Padma Multipurpose Bridge, confirmed the news.

Earlier, the 27th span of the Padma Bridge was installed on March 28, making 4.05 km visible. Besides, the 29^th span is expected to be installed within this month.

Thirty nine out of the total 41 spans have been brought to Mawa from China while 27 of them have already been installed. The remaining two spans are expected to leave China for Dhaka on April 20.

According to the project details, the construction of the 6.15-kilometre long Padma Bridge is going on in full swing amid the nationwide shutdown with
the target to complete it within the stipulated time.



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