Main span of Bangladesh’s longest cable‑stayed bridge, built by CRCC, closed

According to China Railway Construction Corporation Limited, the central mid‑span closure pour for the Payra Port Bridge was completed on 14 October local time. The milestone marks a key stage in construction and paves the way for the full opening of the crossing.

The bridge forms a vital supporting facility for the first berth of Payra Port and spans the Andharmanik River. It stretches 1,180 metres in total and carries a dual two‑lane carriageway. Its main section runs 420 metres and adopts a low‑pylon cable‑stayed design with twin towers and double cable planes. The pylons stand 58.5 metres high; the main deck has a width of 23.2 metres and the approach spans measure 21.2 metres across, with a main span of 200 metres.

Piling work for the scheme began on 1 February 2024. The construction team coordinated resources and refined construction sequences to navigate complex hydrological and geological conditions, delivering the mid‑span closure on schedule.

The bridge links the first berth at Payra Port with the regional highway network. Once open to traffic, it will connect the port with Dhaka and other major economic zones across Bangladesh via existing road infrastructure. It will raise the efficiency of cargo handling at the port, cut logistics costs and speed up import and export movements. The scheme will also support closer integration between the port, urban areas and local industries, strengthen connections between the port and its hinterland, and underpin industrial development in southern Bangladesh.