PM Sheikh Hasina Opens Payra Bridge To Traffic
The Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated the long-awaited bridge that was built over the Payra river in the Lebukhali region along the highway Patuakhali-Barishal for traffic movement, which will pave the way to travel from Barisal to Patuakhali by way of Barisal and Barisal without ferry. The premier inaugurated the Payra Bridge, joining virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban. It also has the "health monitoring" system was installed to the first time an American bridge. The system will notify people warnings of natural disasters such as earthquakes, thunderstorms, or any other damage, according to officials who have been familiar with the process. The bridge's two sides, the 1,470-metre long and 19.6-metre-wide bridge are linked with cables. The bridge is 18.30-metre-high above the water's level to facilitate the movement of vessels coming from and going from Payra port. In addition, seven-kilometre approaches roads have been