Government unveils design of ‘China-Maldives friendship bridge’
Vice President Ahmed Adeeb and Chinese Minister of Commerce Gao Yan unveiled the design of the “China-Maldives Friendship Bridge” in an animated video presentation at a ceremony held at raalhugadu (surf point) area of Malé last night.
08 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM
The government has unveiled the final design of a US$300 million bridge to be built between Malé and its suburb Hulhumalé with assistance from the Chinese government.
Vice President Ahmed Adeeb and Chinese Minister of Commerce Gao Yan unveiled the design of the “China-Maldives Friendship Bridge” in an animated video presentation at a ceremony held at the raalhugadu (surf point) area of Malé last night.
Speaking at the ceremony, Adeeb said construction work will begin before the end of the year. An agreement will be signed with a Chinese contractor chosen from shortlisted companies, he said.
The 1.9km-long bridge will have two lanes for four-wheeled vehicles as well as separate lanes for bicycles, motorcycles, and pedestrians. The bridge will span from Malé’s eastern edge to the western corner of Hulhulé, where the airport is located.
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