PADMA MULTIPURPOSE BRIDGE PROJECT (original) (raw)

The Padma Bridge is a multipurpose road-rail bridge across the Padma River to be constructed in Bangladesh. When completed it will be the largest bridge in Bangladesh and the first fixed river crossing for road traffic. It will connect Louhajong, Munshiganj to Shariatpur and Madaripur, linking the south-west of the country, to northern and eastern regions.

Main Bridge Length: 6.15 km

Viaduct: 3.148 km (Road), 532 m (Rail)

Approach Road: 12 km

Span: 41 nos

Upper Deck: 22m wide deck slab

Lower Deck: Single Track Dual Gauge Rail

Main Bridge Progress 99.55%, River Training Works Progress 95.20% and Overall Project Progress 95.10%.

Recent Photos

Some latest project pictures

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    5th Span Erection on 29 June 2018 Padma Bridge 1st Span 7A Erection on P37 & P38, 2nd Span 7B Erection on P38 and P39, 3rd Span 7C Erection on P39 and P40, 4th Span 7E Erection on P40 and P41 and 5th Span 7F Erection on P41 and P42
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    Erection 05 Nos. Span on Pier 7A to 7F.jpg Main Bridge 05 Nos. Span erection on Pier P37 to P42
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    2nd Span 7B Erection on 28 January 2018 at 08:52 AM Padma Bridge first Span Erection 7A on P37 & P38 and 2nd Span Erection 7B on P38 and P39
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    Launching of Steel Truss 7A between P37 & P38
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    Launching of Steel Truss 7A between P37 & P38
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    Concreting for Pile Cap for Pier S26 Launching of Steel Truss 7A between P37 and P38
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    P37 Pier near Jajira End Pier prepared for Steel Truss Span Installation
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    Award Receiving from Hon'able Prime Minister Prime Minister's National Award, 2015, has been achieved in the Plantation of Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project.
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    Prime Minister's National Award (Certificate) Certificate of Prime Minister's National Award, 2015 for the Plantation of Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project.
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    Prime Minister's National Award Certificate for the Prime Minister's National Award, 2015 for the Plantation of Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project.
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    Prime Minister's National Award Money BDT 25,000.00 thousand has been give for the Prime Minister's National Award, 2015 in the Plantation of Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project.
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    Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge
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    Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge
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    Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge Honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge
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    Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, Obaidul Quader, at the Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge
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    Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge
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    Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge Opening Ceremony of Padma Bridge