Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdulla Muththalib has revealed that the development of Thilamale' Bridge is proceeding at a slower pace than anticipated.
Speaking at a press conference, Minister Dr. Muththalib disclosed that 45.82% of the entire project has been completed to date. The minister observed that the contractor lacks experience in constructing bridges in similar environments, which has contributed to certain challenges and delays in the project's execution. Acknowledging that the government was optimistic on completing the project for the given deadline, he stated that there may be some delays due to the unpredictable weather conditions and rough seas.
Furthermore, the minister revealed that the government does not see any reason to why the deadline given by the contractor must be extended. He also noted that discussions are being held with the contractors to ensure that the project progresses according to the schedule.