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Infrastructure Development: New road opening and renovation of damaged roads

23 October 2026
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2026-10-23 16:38

The opening ceremony of newly constructed concrete road was held in Ayemyathaya Ward of Hinthada Township, Ayeyawady region on Thursday.

Chief Minister U Aye Kyaw attended the ceremony and formally opened the road. Subsequently, the Chief Minister and officials inspected the road and presented cash awards to the entertainment troupes.

The road was constructed by the Hinthada Township Development Committee with funds allocated by the Region Government for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. It measures 1,455 feet in length, 18 feet in width, and 8 inches in thickness.

In addition, the box culvert at the road entrance was reconstructed and widened by 5 feet on each side.

The Chief Minister and party later inspected renovation works of the roads damaged by flooding due to the overflow of the Ngawun River in Laymyethna Township, including Ziwaka Road in Ward No. 2, Bandula Road in Ward No. 3, and Yan Gyi Aung Road in Ward No. 4.

He instructed officials to prioritize severely damaged sections, ensure proper roadside drainage, and closely supervise the works for timely completion and convenient public access.

They also inspected the construction of a 400 ft long and 6 ft wide floating pedestrian bridge in Kyun Te Village, Thakhut Chaung Village-Tract, under the Village Development Plan (VDP) for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, and coordinated necessary measures with the officials.

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