The construction of a new bridge at ‘B’ Field Sophia began on Thursday following the demolition of the decrepit wooden bridge known as the ‘Blacka Bridge’, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.
The contract to rebuild the bridge was signed in December 2022 and residents were promised a brand-new concrete structure to ease the flow of traffic.
Residents had expressed gratitude for the swift action by the government, DPI said.
The new bridge, valued at some $50 million, will take approximately three months to complete. Its construction is being undertaken by Modern Construction and Trucking Services Ltd.
The area where the bridge will be reconstructed
The ‘B’ Field access road has also been identified as a priority road for rehabilitation.
A temporary bridge for civilians has been erected as construction is ongoing.
