The opening ceremony of the U Pauk Bridge in Hpa-an Township of Kayin State was organized yesterday.
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 K289 million 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 makes efforts to ensure the green environment of Kanthaya, tourist attraction, recreation and health issues of the public during the term of the State Administration Council by constructing Steel Structure Decking on Kanthaya road, new strand road, retaining wall, Zwekabin park, fountain, waterfall and café shops and 10 ft wide pedestrian along Yan Myo Aung and Kyaw Zeya roads. – Saw Myo Min Thein (IPRD)/GNLM
