The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Public Municipalities announced today, Friday, the continuation of the installation works for the concrete beams of the third river bridge leading to the Green Zone, as part of the project linking the double-deck bridge to the suspended bridge in the capital, Baghdad.
The ministry stated in a statement, monitored by the Al-Fadyo news agency, that "the Roads and Bridges Department is continuing the installation works for the concrete beams of the third river bridge, as part of the project which is considered one of the important strategic projects included in the first package to relieve traffic congestion in the capital."
It added that "the project aims to create a new traffic hub to enhance the connection between the two sides of Karkh and Rusafa, and contributes to alleviating traffic congestion on the main arteries in Baghdad, improving the flow of vehicle movement."