Khit/ Myo Gyi (NSS) – July 27

The Layphar Taw Bridge which is located on the way to Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda and was recently sabotaged has been completed in reconstruction in these days, according to the Pagoda Trustee Board.

The Layphar Taw Bridge was blown up by the terrorists on 6th July. Transportation and traveling to the Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda were blocked and found difficulties due to the sabotage.   

U Soe Hla, chairman of the Pagoda trustee board, told NP News that the reconstruction of the Layphar Taw bridge was conducted jointly by the engineering team of the Township Road Management Department. The reconstruction process costs 26 million MMK.

“Passing through the Layphar Taw bridge has been allowed since 25 July at 6:00 am. Traveling and transportation were allowed even during the construction period. There was a little road during the construction. We pick up the travelers from Kim Pun base camp to go to the pagoda,” U Soe Hla said.

According to the board of trustees, more than 200 pilgrims visited Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda on July 25th, when vehicles were allowed to pass through Layphar Taw Bridge, among them Thai visitors involved.

“As Full Moon Day of Warso is getting nearer, visitors who will offer the Warso robe will also be coming. Bookings at the hotels are already reserved. The pagoda trustee board opens the pagoda for the whole year (twelve months) and we arrange management for food, accommodation, health and safety, and security issues for the visitors,” he continued.

Similarly, the reinforced concrete bridge namely ‘Kyon Aeit’ which is located on the Yangon-Mawlamyaing Road and located between Thaton and Bilin townships was exploded by PDF and KNLA terrorists on 29th June.

The Kyon Aeit bridge was repaired with a portable iron frame type bridge, according to the official from Mon State Government. However, the bridge hasn’t allowed passing through yet since loading capacity and iron frame levels are being adjusted, he continued.

The terrorists dropped bombs during the reconstruction of the bridge.