Regional Development: Chief Minister attends U Pauk Bridge opening in Hpa-An

The opening ceremony of the U Pauk Bridge in Hpa-An Township of Kayin State took place on Tuesday.  The ceremony was attended by Kayin State Chief Minister U Saw Myint Oo, state government officials and relevant town elders.

The 1,100 feet long and 6 feet wide U Pauk Bridge was constructed spending the 289 million Kyats budget of the Kayin State government. It is such a truss bridge decorated with Myanmar traditional artworks on poles and railing.

After the bridge opening procedures, the chief minister and party inspected the bridge and left instructions on the necessary things.

The Kayin State government is making efforts to ensure the green environment of Kanthaya, tourist attraction, recreation and health issues of the public by constructing Steel Structure Decking on Kanthaya road, new strand road, retaining wall, Zwekabin Park, fountain, waterfall and café shops and 10 feet wide pedestrian lane along Yan Myo Aung and Kyaw Zeya roads.