Inspection Tour: MOC Union Minister tours along Ygn-Mdy Expressway

Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant, together with officials, on Thursday visited the toll gate at the 0-mile junction, where he inspected the upgrading of the toll collection system using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, traffic management and maintenance of the toll gate facilities.

He then inspected road maintenance works and the progress of asphalt concrete overlay works along the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway. The Union Minister and party later visited the construction site of the new Swa Creek Bridge, and inspected pile foundation works, river channel clearance, riverbank protection and the installation of plate girders.

He instructed officials to complete the new bridge within the current fiscal year. The Union Minister later visited the Telematic Command and Control Centre at the Nay Pyi Taw Toll Gate. After hearing reports, the Union Minister instructed staff to closely monitor vehicles, particularly express buses travelling at night, and take prompt action against drivers who violate speed limits.

Currently, the telematic system is installed in 4,074 express buses and 2,292 cargo trucks, bringing the total to 6,366 vehicles. Authorities are monitoring compliance with designated speed limits to enhance road safety for travellers.