Bwetgyi bridge construction project inspected

NAY PYI TAW, 1 Jan - Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, accompanied by officials of Public Works, on 29 December looked into progress in construction of Bwetgyi Bridge and approach structures on either side of Pyay and Aunglan.

At the briefing hall, Deputy Superintending Engineer U Tint Lwin of Special Construction Group-1 and Deputy Superintending Engineer U Win Tint of Special Construction Group-15 reported on progress of work to the minister who gave necessary instructions.

The 1,770 feet long reinforced concrete bridge is 24 feet wide with two pedestrian lanes on either side, each of which is three feet wide. It can withstand 60 tons of load.