Smooth Transportation: Yangon–Mandalay highway and bridges reconstruction

Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant, accompanied by Chief Minister of Mandalay Region U Myo Aung and officials, inspected ongoing repair and reconstruction works along the Yangon–Mandalay Highway on Sunday.

At the site between Mileposts 366/3 to 361/3, concrete roads damaged by the Mandalay earthquake have been repaired and asphalted. At Milepost 360/0, they reviewed the Myit Sut Creek Bridge, which was damaged by the earthquake. Temporary measures, including a Bailey bridge and reinforced concrete work, have been put in place to allow traffic flow while full reconstruction continues.

At Milepost 358/1, the Union Minister and party inspected the new reconstruction site of the 1,000 ft long Doattawady Bridge. Engineers reported on the implementation of soil improvement, earthquake-resistant materials, and geophysical surveys to strengthen the bridge against future earthquakes.

The Union Minister emphasized the urgency of completing the bridge to ensure smooth travel from the TadaU International Airport to Mandalay. They also inspected the ongoing construction of the Yuzana Bridge, a 220 ft, two-lane bridge which started in April 2025 and expected to be completed by July 2026. They later inspected road maintenance and repairs along the old Yangon–Mandalay Highway, ensuring safe and smooth travel for the public.