File Photo: Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Focus BanglaOverall progress of the project at 88%, he saysRoad Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the carpeting work on the main structure of the Padma Bridge would begin in the first week of November. He made the remark while addressing a ceremony to hand over lease deeds for allocation of plots to those affected by Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project at rehabilitation sites. Noting that Padma Bridge would be opened for vehicular movement by June 2022, Quader said the progress of the main structure of the bridge is now at around 95% while progress of river training stood at 85.25%. The overall progress of Padma Bridge construction project is at 88%, he added. Also Read- Padma Bridge can help revive tourismHe said seven rehabilitation sites have been constructed at either end of Padma Bridge.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 03, 2021 14:59 UTC