[1] which is at the confluence of the Irrawaddy with the Myitnge River, close to the Kyaukse rice fields.

Heavily laden vehicles crossed the river with Z-craft ferries, resulting in less efficient transportation of goods.

[4] To ease the traffic congestion and to help improve the overall economic conditions of Burma, a new bridge was planned by the government.

The bidding process lasted eight months, and the work was awarded to China CAMC Engineering Cc., Ltd. in October 2002.

[8] The Thiri Mangala overpass above the railway crossing (which used to hold up traffic) involved a reinforced concrete bridge of 485 feet (148 m) length with a two-lane motorway with a carrying capacity of 60 tons.