What is Lalon Shah Bridge?
Q: What is Lalon Shah Bridge?
A: Lalon Shah Bridge is the second longest bridge in Bangladesh that connects the north-western and south-western regions of the country by road.
Q: Who inaugurated the Lalon Shah Bridge?
A: Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia inaugurated the Lalon Shah Bridge at a ceremony held at Paksey.
Q: Which river does Lalon Shah Bridge cross?
A: Lalon Shah Bridge crosses the river Padma.
Q: Who provided financial assistance for the construction of Lalon Shah Bridge?
A: The Government of Japan provided financial assistance for the construction of Lalon Shah Bridge through JBIC by extending soft ODA Yen loan to Bangladesh in two phases.
Q: What is the total cost of Lalon Shah Bridge?
A: The total cost of Lalon Shah Bridge is US $ 184 million, of which JBIC contributed US $ 141 million, which is about 80% of the total cost.
Q: When was the inauguration ceremony of Lalon Shah Bridge held?
A: The inauguration ceremony of Lalon Shah Bridge was held on May 18, 2004, at the bridge site at Paksey.
Q: What technique was used to erect the longest continuous segmental deck in the world in Lalon Shah Bridge?
A: The balanced cantilever technique was used to erect the longest continuous segmental deck in the world in Lalon Shah Bridge.
