Loikaw downtown bridge nearly complete
Loikaw downtown bridge nearly complete
The Global New Light of Myanmar, 26 Feb 2016
URL: https://issuu.com/myanmarnewspaper/docs/26_feb_16_gnlm
A reinforced concrete bridge in downtown Loikaw, Kaya State, is being built by the Public Works Department under the Ministry of Construction, with funds allotted by the Kaya State government. The construction began on 26 December 2014. Now, 80 per cent of the construction is complete, said U Aung Myint Thein, the engineer in charge of the project.
The K800 million (US$646,726) projects, which includes a 300-foot reinforced concrete bridge with two lanes as well as pedestrian paths.
The bridge can bear 60 tones, said the engineer. Construction is slated to be completed by March. U Chit Hla, minister for transport in the Kaya State government, inspected the construction of the bridge and called on those involved to finish on time.
The K800 million (US$646,726) projects, which includes a 300-foot reinforced concrete bridge with two lanes as well as pedestrian paths.
The bridge can bear 60 tones, said the engineer. Construction is slated to be completed by March. U Chit Hla, minister for transport in the Kaya State government, inspected the construction of the bridge and called on those involved to finish on time.