MUNSHIGANJ: The 30th span of the 6.15-kilometre long Padma Bridge was installed on the 26th and 27th pillars at the Jajira point in Shariatpur on Saturday morning amid the nationwide shutdown to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

According to engineers concerned, with the installation of the span around 9:40 am, 4,500 metres of the main structure of the mega bridge has become visible.   

Thirty spans out of 41 have now been installed and the last two spans are soon to be sent to Bangladesh by China, they added.  

As per the project details, the construction of the 6.15-kilometre long Padma Bridge is going on in full swing amid the nationwide shutdown with the target of completing it within the stipulated time.

On October 14, 2018, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unveiled the name plaque of Padma Bridge Toll Plaza at the Mawa end.

According to experts, the national economy is expected to witness 1.2 per cent GDP growth rate, while 0.84 per cent poverty will be reduced every year after completion of the bridge to be built with an estimated cost of Taka 30,193.39 crore.

BDST: 1152 HRS, MAY 30, 3030
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