Government bigwigs made their way to the Myanmar-Korea Friendship Bridge construction zone yesterday for a major inspection. Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant joined forces with Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein and Mayor U Bo Htay to check out the massive project. Workers briefed the officials about noise barriers going up along Phonegyi street approaches. Cable installation linking the main bridge sections has wrapped up at key junction points. The team watched crews tackle final connection stages while examining every detail of the worksite.
The minister and his crew checked out both ramp bridges before giving workers new marching orders. Safety concerns for passing ships during segment installation topped the priority list. Transport ministry road signs and traffic directions must be followed to the letter. U Myo Thant stressed the importance of meeting construction deadlines without cutting corners. Department cooperation became essential for keeping the project rolling forward.
A boat carried the minister across waters to examine the central support tower on the Dala side. Revenue collection toll booths and long-term maintenance plans caught his attention during the detailed walkthrough. International building standards guide every aspect of the ambitious bridge project. The towering structure reaches 160 feet skyward while spanning 998 feet to let huge 15,000-tonne cargo ships pass underneath. Completion will link Yangon directly to Dala, Twantay, Kawhmu, Kungyangon and coastal areas throughout Ayeyawady Region.
The minister and his crew checked out both ramp bridges before giving workers new marching orders. Safety concerns for passing ships during segment installation topped the priority list. Transport ministry road signs and traffic directions must be followed to the letter. U Myo Thant stressed the importance of meeting construction deadlines without cutting corners. Department cooperation became essential for keeping the project rolling forward.
A boat carried the minister across waters to examine the central support tower on the Dala side. Revenue collection toll booths and long-term maintenance plans caught his attention during the detailed walkthrough. International building standards guide every aspect of the ambitious bridge project. The towering structure reaches 160 feet skyward while spanning 998 feet to let huge 15,000-tonne cargo ships pass underneath. Completion will link Yangon directly to Dala, Twantay, Kawhmu, Kungyangon and coastal areas throughout Ayeyawady Region.
