Work Begins on Final Segment of Thilamalé Bridge Linking Malé and Villingili
22 އޯގަސްޓު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 11:22Work has commenced on casting the final segment to connect Male' and Villingili under the Thilamalé Bridge project. Despite previous delays caused by logistical challenges in procuring equipment and adverse weather conditions, the contractor, Afcons Infrastructure, expects to complete the connection of all segments by next month.
Work begins on the final segment to connect Malé and Villingili under the "Thilamalé Bridge" project, an initiative launched during former President Solih's administration. | RaajjeMV
Work has commenced on the final segment to connect Male' and Villingili under the "Thilamalé Bridge" project, the largest infrastructure initiative launched during the administration of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
The operation commenced at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
According to India’s Afcons Infrastructure, the casting of the final segment is scheduled to begin this Saturday. The company expects all bridge segments to be connected and the structural work to be fully completed within the coming month.
Work on the final segment to connect Malé and Villingili under the "Thilamalé Bridge" project, initiated during former President Solih’s administration, commenced at 11:00 AM on Saturday. | RaajjeMV
Furthermore, Afcons stated that although the bridge project was carried out according to a specific schedule, the work could not be completed within the previously established timeline due to several factors. These included difficulties in procuring certain equipment and significant delays caused by adverse weather conditions.
However, Afcons stated that they are satisfied with the current pace of work, noting that the commencement of the final segment marks a significant milestone in the project's progress.
The contract for the Thilamale Bridge project was awarded to Afcons on August 26, 2021. More than 75 percent of the project's work has now been completed.
Work is currently underway on the final segment to connect Malé and Villingili under the "Thilamalé Bridge" project, an initiative launched during former President Solih's administration. | RaajjeMV
The Thilamalé Bridge project comprises three primary bridge links: the connection between Male' and Villingili, the link between Villingili and Gulhifalhu, and the bridge connecting Gulhifalhu to Thilafushi.
The Indian High Commission in the Maldives previously stated that this bridge, initiated during former President Solih’s administration, features the tallest precast segments of any bridge in the world. According to the Commission, the precast segments of the Thilamalé Bridge superstructure will reach a height of 8.177 meters.
The Thilamalé Bridge project, which was initiated during the administration of former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Work is underway on the final segment to connect Malé and Villingili under the Thilamalé Bridge project.
The project involves the construction of three bridges and causeways, along with a road network spanning a total length of 6.7 kilometers. Additionally, the project includes the development of interchange points and dedicated parking areas to facilitate seamless access to each of the connected islands.
The entire project is valued at $500 million, funded through a $100 million grant from the Indian government and a $400 million Line of Credit. As one of the largest infrastructure initiatives ever undertaken in the Maldives, the Thilamalé Bridge project has been awarded to India’s Afcons Infrastructure.
