Transport authorities are planning to build US$323 million worth No.3 Thanlyin Bridge in November and expected to finish in March 2021, according to Ministry of Construction. The intention to build the bridge is to ease traffic jam between Thilawa SEZ and other SEZs in Yangon and to attract foreign investments. The bridge will connect between Thanlyin and Thaketa townships by crossing Bago River. It is located about 125 kilometers away from No.1 Thanlyin Bridge.

The main bridge is 1,224 meters in length and overall length is 1,928 meters in length including road approaching the bridge. It will build with steel box girder and the base will build with steel pipe sheet pile. It can bear up to 75 tons of weight.

The design of the bridge is drafted by Japan and Myanmar engineers will build it under the supervision of Japan. It will be built with a US$282 million loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). It will facilitate transportation access for locals in Thanlyin, Kyauktan, Kayan and Thongwa townships.

Source: Eleven Media

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