The landmark Thilamale’ Bridge project has crossed a major milestone, with over 66 percent of the construction now completed, according to the Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure.
In an update to PSM News, officials confirmed that 66.26 percent of the entire infrastructure project has been finished, marking steady progress toward the government’s goal of connecting Malé, Vilimalé, and Gulhifalhu by next year.
Key developments include the completion of all pillars between Malé and Vilimalé, with crews now focused on connecting the bridge’s upper structure. So far, 98 percent of the pillar upper structures are complete, and 263 offshore piles have been installed. Additionally, 36 percent of the bridge’s main pillars are connected, with 437 cast segments already linked between Vilimalé and Malé.
The Gulhifalhu segment remains a critical site, where 912 out of 1,222 deck segments—necessary to join the bridge pillars—have been cast. Meanwhile, road connectivity work has begun, including causeway construction linking the bridge to Gulhifalhu alongside ongoing shore protection work.
Spanning 6.7 kilometres, the Thilamale’ Bridge is one of the Maldives’ most significant infrastructure projects. The government is spearheading accelerated efforts to meet next year’s deadline for the Malé-Vilimalé connection, promising transformative mobility for the Greater Malé region.