Padma Bridge to be completed in 3 ½ years

The construction work on the main bridge will begin in June next while that on river training in July

Communications Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said the main work on the much-awaited Padma Bridge project would be completed within three and a half years.

“The construction work on the main bridge will begin in June next while that on river training in July,” he said.

Obaidul gave the information to reporters after visiting Mawa-Jazira connecting road at Madbarchar in Shibchar thana.

The minister said the construction of river protection dyke at Jazira point was at the last stage and the dyke at Mawa end would begin soon.

Obaidul Quader who frequently visits road construction works across the country said the 5% work on Mawa connecting road and 22% on Jazira connecting road was completed.

Source: Dhaka Tribune