It connects Barisal and Patuakhali, linking the southwest of the country to the northern regions.

After reading the letter, the Prime Minister assured to build the bridge.

[1] In 2012, the Department of Roads and Highways adopted a plan to build the Payra Bridge.

On March 13, 2013, Sheikh Hasina laid the foundation stone of the bridge.

The bridge has been constructed at a height of 18.3 meters above the water level to facilitate navigation.