Wundwin, 28 February

A rural bridge over Thinpon Creek which is under construction by spending more than Ks. 220 million donated by local people in Hsinthae Village, Wundwin Township in Mandalay Region has been 85 percent finished, according to an official who is responsible for construction of the bridge.
    

The bridge is being built under the supervision of prominent Buddhist monks. In the past, local people experienced many difficulties in various areas due to poor transport in the region. Residents nearby areas solely use the Thinpon Creek to go either Wundwin or Mahlaing Townships for their daily businesses. The importance of the bridge and difficulties has been submitted to the regional government.

The Regional Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung pledged to allocate Ks. 65 million for construction of the bridge. A committee has been set up to execute the financial matters for construction of the bridge which is slated to be completed in April, a Buddhist monk from the bridge construction committee explained. They are satisfied with the emergence of the bridge because it is vital for them and is expected to be opened to public soon, some residents revealed.

The bridge is of reinforced concrete type and measures 10 ft. in height, 180 ft. in length and 12 ft. width. The bridge has a 3 ft. long pedestrian walkway on each side and can withstand up to 15 tons of weight. Its approach road is 200 ft. long.—Bo Bo (Mahlaing)

Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe