Myanmar Project Bank

The Project for construction of Bwaynu Bridge (SarsiChauk) on the Harkhar Htantalan-SarsiChauk

Project Factsheet
Status:
New
Start:
FY2020-2021
End:
FY2021-2022

Sectors

Road transport

Project Description

The project will involve construction of a 500-feet Bwaynu River Bridge along the 68-mile Harkar-Htantalan-Sarsi Chauk Road. The proposed bridge will connect Htantalan Township in Chin State, Myanmar and Siaha Township in Mizoram State, India. The Harkar-Htantalan-Sarsi Chauk Road is considered as the main border trade road for both countries.

The proposed project aims to improve border trade and further strengthen ties between Myanmar and India.

Project Expected Benefits

The project is expected to encourage international investment and strengthen trade links due to more efficient transportation infrastructure. It will also stimulate socio-economic growth in Chin State and Sagaing Region by providing access to markets and employment opportunities.

Locations

Chin State

Total Project Cost

4.00M

Financing Type

Inviting Additional Financing

Implementing Government Agency

Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction

Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan Alignment

  • Pillar 1:
    Peace & Stability
  • Pillar 2:
    Prosperity & Partnership
  • Pillar 3:
    People & Planet
  • Goal 1
  • Peace, National Reconciliation, Security & Good Governance
  • Goal 2
  • Economic Stability & Strengthened Macroeconomic Management
  • Goal 3
  • Job Creation & Private Sector Led Growth                           
  • Goal 4
  • Human Resources & Social Development for a 21st Century Society
  • Goal 5
  • Natural Resources & the Environment for Posterity of the Nation

Contact Detail

Shwe Lay
Director General / Department of Bridge, Ministry of Construction
mrshwelay@gmail.com