Myeik, 25 February

The Department of Bridge under the Ministry of Construction is building two bridges over Phayar Kaing Creek and TadaU Creek to replace old bridges in Myeik which is an island town, said U Thein Aung, In-charge engineer from the department.

Construction of the bridges began in September 2018 with the funds allocated by Taninthayi regional government. Out of the two bridges, the 40 ft. long, 32 ft. wide bridge named “Parami Bridge” was constructed at a cost of Ks. 90 million and was 100 percent completed. The remaining bridge is 90 ft. in length and 40 ft. in width. It is about 75 percent completed and is under construction by using Ks. 256.9 million.

The two bridges are vital for residents in Myeik who use them on a daily basis. The remaining bridge is slated to be finished in March and arrangements are being made to traverse the bridges by the pedestrians safely.—Zaw Myo Naing (IPRD)

Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe