Al hodeidah: The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Mohammed Qahim, and the Governor of Al Hodeidah, Abdullah Atifi, inspected today the Al-Kadan Bridge in Al Hodeidah. The rehabilitation of the bridge was recently completed by the General Authority for Roads at a cost of 420 million riyals, funded by the Road Maintenance Fund.
According to Yemen News Agency, the inspection was accompanied by Member of Parliament Ali Baghwi, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Works for the Roads Sector, Engineer Nabil Al-Haifi, the Director of the Works Office in the province, Engineer Mohammed Muthanna, and the Director of Bridges at the Road Maintenance Fund, Engineer Mohammed Sharaf al-Din. They reviewed the nature of the work completed on the bridge, including the ongoing painting, improvements, and final finishing works in preparation for reopening.
During the visit, Qahim and Atifi highlighted the significance of Al-Kadan Bridge, which connects Al Hodeidah and Al Mahwit governorates. This connection facilitates traffic and the movement of citizens between the two governorates and aids in the transport of goods, especially in rural areas dependent on this road.
The officials noted that Al-Kadan Bridge is situated on a crucial road that connects the districts of Al Mughlaf, Al Qanawis, and Al Kadan in Al Hodeidah, and Milhan in Al Mahwit. It plays a vital role in easing movement, boosting commercial activity, and supporting agricultural endeavors.
The Minister and Governor commended the quality of the rehabilitation work on the bridge, which adhered to engineering specifications and standards. They acknowledged the efforts of the General Authority for Roads and Bridges in completing the project and the supervisory role of the Road Maintenance Fund and the Works Office in the province.
Qahim, Atifi, Baghwi, and their delegation also assessed the construction progress of the Hatab Valley Bridge and the Al-Shawari Valley Bridge on the Al-Kadan - Al-Waljah road in Milhan District, Al Mahwit Governorate. The construction, funded by the Road Maintenance Fund, is being executed at a total cost of 146.5 million riyals.
They received an update from the Director of the Bridges Department at the Roads Authority, Engineer Hafez Al-Sharafi, and the Project Manager, Engineer Ashraf Al-Wajih, regarding the ongoing work, which includes the construction of foundations, walls, crowns, and the deck slab. The project, which commenced in mid-February, has reached a completion rate of 37 percent.
Minister Qahim remarked that the implementation of these projects amidst current challenges is a significant achievement, reflecting the resilience and determination of the Yemeni people. He emphasized that despite the economic conditions and repercussions caused by aggression and siege, there have been substantial advances in construction and production.
He affirmed that the Yemeni people's resilience and the wisdom of their revolutionary and political leadership have led to numerous achievements, including infrastructure projects like roads and bridges. These efforts are expected to enhance services for citizens and propel development.
Minister Qahim underscored the importance of completing the two bridge projects to benefit residents along the "Al-Kadan - Al-Waljah" road in Milhan District. This road is a main artery and vital rural route serving the district, facilitating access and the transport of goods to numerous mountainous areas.