Hithadhoo-Hulhumeedhoo bridge: Initial surveys completed

The first-round surveys required for the design of the Hithadhoo and Hulhumeedhoo Bridge in Addu City has been completed.

Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure said Egypt’s The Arab Contractors, awarded the preliminary design and survey of the bridge, began the survey on last Wednesday while the first round of surveys has now been completed.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pertaining to the 14-kilometer bridge project was signed as part of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Addu City on February 19^th.  

MVR 30 million has been allocated for the survey required to commence physical works on the bridge linking Addu City’s Hithadhoo and Hulhumeedhoo in the state budget proposed; a pledge included in President Muizzu's 'Hafutha 14' roadmap, or first 100-day goals. 

Speaking at the signing ceremony, President Muizzu emphasized the bridge project as one of the significant projects pledged by his administration and noted that the expenses for the design and feasibility of the bridge will be funded by grants. 

The development of the Hithadhoo and Hulhumeedhoo Bridge had also been an electoral pledge made by former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom during his bid for a second term in 2018.