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The bridge connecting Vilimale' and Gulhifalhu has been joined as work progresses on the $500 million Thilamale' Bridge Project, supported by India through grant assistance and a line of credit.
Mariyam Adheela
Thilamale' Bridge
MALE’: The bridge linking Vilimale’ and Gulhifalhu has been connected, marking a key milestone in the ongoing Thilamale’ Bridge Project, which aims to connect Male’, Vilimale’, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi.
Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Dr Abdulla Muthalib announced the achievement, congratulating AFCONS Infrastructure and the project team on completing the latest stage of construction.
The minister described the connection between Vilimale’ and Gulhifalhu as an important step forward, noting that the bridge linking Male’ and Vilimale’ had already been connected.
The Thilamale’ Bridge Project is designed to establish a direct road connection between Male’, Vilimale’, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi, improving connectivity between the islands.
Muthalib also expressed appreciation to the Indian government for its continued support and assistance towards the project.
The bridge project is being developed with an investment of USD 500 million under Indian grant assistance and a line of credit.
Once completed, the infrastructure project is expected to provide a road link between the four islands, forming a major part of the Maldives’ ongoing transport infrastructure development.
