Padma Bridge opens for traffic in next June: Quader
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Padma Bridge opens for traffic in next June: Quader

Padma Bridge opens for traffic in next June: Quader


The long-cherished Padma Bridge will open for traffic in June this year, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said on Sunday.
 
According to a press release of the ministry Quader said 97 per cent of the work of the main bridge has been completed, with 90.50 per cent of river management.

Read: Diplomats on way to Tungipara, see Bangladesh’s dream project Padma Bridge
 
The overall progress of the project is 92 per cent while the progress of carpeting of the road is 66.65 per cent, he also said.
 
The minister also said that the progress of installing gas pipeline and 400 KVA power line is 99 and 79 per cent respectively.

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