Padma Bridge’s last span installed making entire bridge visible
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DHAKA, Dec 10, 2020 (BSS) – The last span (41st span) of the long-cherished Padma Multi-Purpose Bridge was installed today, making the entire bridge visible.
“The last span of the bridge was put on 12 and 13 pillars around 11:00am and with installation of the 41st span, a total of 6.15 km (6,150 meters) main structure of the Padma Bridge has become visible,” an official familiar with the process told BSS here today.
State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury was present during the installation of the span. He also visited Mawa dredging channel this morning.
Earlier, Project Director of Padma Multipurpose Bridge Md Shafiqul Islam said that they are hopeful about setting up of the remaining last span by December, adding, “Then the main structure of the mega bridge will be visible.”