Smooth Transportation: Yuzana Bridge opened on Yangon-Mandalay route

Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant, together with Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung and concerned officials, attended a ceremony to commission the newly constructed Yuzana Bridge into service in Myittha Township on Friday.

First, the Union Minister heard reports on construction process which was implemented using seismic technology. The 220 ft long new facility, located on Yangon-Mandalay Old Highway was constructed to substitute the old Yuzana Bridge which was severely damaged by Mandalay Earthquake.

Upon reports, the Union Minister stressed on systematic maintenance measures in line with established characteristics, strict monitoring on vehicle movement in accordance with road specifications, as well as tree planting on roadsides under master plan.

The new bridge was built by the Bridge Department under the Ministry of Construction using reinforced concrete pile foundations and earthquake-resistant High Damping Rubber Bearing (HDRB) Unseat Prevention technology. Construction began in October 2025 and was completed in July 2026. Motor vehicles are now allowed to use the new bridge from July 10.