Construction of Thilamale’ Bridge Giraavaru Segment to Begin Next Year, Says President Muizzu

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has assured that construction of the Thilamale’ Bridge segment connecting to the Giraavaru lagoon will commence next year. 

The assurance was given during a meeting on Monday with land recipients from the Male’ City Residents Association, Giraavaru Association, and beneficiaries from Gulhifalhu and Giraavaru.

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The Thilamale’ Bridge project, currently being built by India’s Afcons Infrastructure, took over from the previous contractor in 2021 during former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s administration. Physical construction began approximately a year later. 

Although the bridge was initially scheduled for completion last year, Construction Minister Dr Abdullah Muthalib reported in late December that 67.35 percent of the project had been completed and warned that the pace of work may not meet the planned deadline.

Muizzu had previously noted during a November 23 meeting with Vilimale’ residents that the bridge was not progressing at the expected speed. He indicated that the project may not be completed within the contractor’s original estimated timeline, though no revised completion date was provided.

The seven‑kilometre bridge will link Male’ to Vilimale’, Vilimale’ to Gulhifalhu, and Gulhifalhu to Thilafushi. It will feature two lanes, a pedestrian walkway, and dedicated space for utility lines, including electricity and water.