Bangladesh Padma Bridge

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The Padma Bridge is a multipurpose road-rail bridge across the Padma River under construction in Bangladesh. It will connect Louhajong, Munshiganj to Shariatpur and Madaripur, linking the south-west of the country, to northern and eastern regios.

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Padma bridge is a multi-purpose road and railway bridge under Padma river of Bangladesh. Through this, the Shariatpur and Madaripur will be connected with Louhajang, Munshiganj, which will connect the north-eastern part to the south-western part of the country. Padma Bridge is going to be a developing country like Bangladesh, one of the biggest challenge projects in its history. Two-layer steel and concrete truss bridge will be on the top level with four lane roadways and the bottom level will consist of a single railroad. Padma-Brahmaputra-Meghna River is the largest bridge in the country with 150 spans, 6,150 meters long and 18.10 meter width plan.

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Total length: 6,150m (20,180 ft)

Design: Truss bridge

Construction starts: December 7, 2014

Width: 18.10m (59.4 ft) Finishing: 2019

Cross: Padma River

Carry: Motor vehicle

Material: Steel

Locale: Lohajang Upazila, Madaripur District