Bekutia Bridge
Bridge in Bekutia–Pirojpur, Barisal Division
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Bekutia Bridge is a road bridge in Bangladesh, constructed over the Kacha River in Pirojpur District.[1] The bridge was constructed with assistance from the Government of China. The total construction cost was Tk 8.98 billion, of which Tk 6.54 billion was provided as a grant by the Chinese government.[2] The remaining Tk 2.44 billion was funded by the Government of Bangladesh. Including a 429-meter viaduct, the bridge has a total length of 1,493 meters and a width of 10.25 meters. The main bridge is 998 meters long.[3] This box girder type bridge stands on 10 piers and 9 spans. Of the 9 spans, 7 are 122 meters long and 2 are 72 meters long. Construction began in July 2018.[4] The bridge was inaugurated by then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 4 September 2022.[5][6]
8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 22°34′31″N 90°01′46″E |
| Crosses | Kacha River |
| Locale | Bekutia–Pirojpur, Barisal Division |
| Official name | Bekutia Bridge |
| Other name | 8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Box girder bridge |
| Total length | 1,493 metres (4,898 ft) |
| Width | 10.25 metres (33.6 ft) |
| History | |
| Construction start | July 2018 |
| Construction end | September 2022 |
| Opened | 4 September 2022 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of 8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge | |
