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70% Done: Thilamalé Bridge Taking Shape Fast

The Thilamalé Bridge project in the Maldives has passed a milestone with overall progress at about 71.6 percent, including 84 percent of the 1,222 deck segments cast and 54 percent installed. Valued at roughly 500 million US dollars, the bridge is financed by a 400 million dollar Indian EXIM Bank line of credit and a 100 million dollar grant from India.

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  • approximately 71.6 percent overall project progress The Standard Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development reported that overall progress on the project stands at approximately 71.6 percent.

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    Earlier reports gave 74.6% 27 Dec, 21:51 The Standard88.7% 1 Jul, 21:28 Maldives Republic

  • 1,222 segments total bridge deck segments required The Standard According to the ministry, a total of 1,222 segments are required for the structure.

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  • around 84 percent segments cast The Standard Of these, around 84 percent have already been cast, while 54 percent have been installed as construction continues to move forward.

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  • 54 percent segments installed The Standard Of these, around 84 percent have already been cast, while 54 percent have been installed as construction continues to move forward.

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  • approximately 500 million US dollars project value in US dollars The Standard Valued at approximately 500 million US dollars, or around MVR 7.7 billion, the project is being financed through a combination of a 400 million dollar line of credit from India’s EXIM Bank and a 100 million dollar grant from the Government of India.

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  • around MVR 7.7 billion project value in Maldivian rufiyaa The Standard Valued at approximately 500 million US dollars, or around MVR 7.7 billion, the project is being financed through a combination of a 400 million dollar line of credit from India’s EXIM Bank and a 100 million dollar grant from the Government of India.

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  • 400 million dollar line of credit from India's EXIM Bank The Standard Valued at approximately 500 million US dollars, or around MVR 7.7 billion, the project is being financed through a combination of a 400 million dollar line of credit from India’s EXIM Bank and a 100 million dollar grant from the Government of India.

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    Earlier reports gave US$136.6 million 6 Jul, 08:23 Maldives Republic

  • 100 million dollar grant from the Government of India The Standard Valued at approximately 500 million US dollars, or around MVR 7.7 billion, the project is being financed through a combination of a 400 million dollar line of credit from India’s EXIM Bank and a 100 million dollar grant from the Government of India.

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  • Construction of the Thilamalé Bridge crossed a milestone with more than 70 percent of the work completed. Maldives The Standard Construction of the Thilamalé Bridge, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the Maldives, has crossed a major milestone, with more than 70 percent of the work now completed.

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