Meghna Bridge Project

Meghna Bridge Project Overview

The Meghna Bridge project is a major bridge development initiative crossing the Meghna River, one of Bangladesh's most important waterways. As this section is a critical bottleneck on the Dhaka-Chattogram transport corridor, the project is being pursued to relieve the capacity constraints of the existing crossing through either a new bridge or an expanded structure.

The project is expected to be procured by RHD and, in some components, LGED, with multilateral financing support from institutions such as JICA and the ADB. Its primary objective is to improve logistics efficiency along the Dhaka-Chattogram freight corridor.

Meghna Bridge

Project

New bridge / expansion

2km+

Total Length

Main bridge structure

$350M+

Project Cost

Estimated

RHD

Client

Road transport authority

JICA/ADB

Financing

Multilateral funding

Lanes

Two-way traffic

54 months

Construction

Planned

Top-tier

Priority

National trunk route

Project Scope

Meghna Bridge Project Scope

Component	Description	Scale	Method	Notes
Main Bridge	Crossing the Meghna River	1.2km	Steel composite girder / cable-stayed	Main span 300m+
Approach Bridge	Low-water channel section	0.8km	PC box girder	Soft ground conditions
Approach Roads	Connections on both sides	6km	Asphalt	Expanded to six lanes
Substructure	Piers and foundations	25+ units	Steel pipe piles	Riverbed scour risk
Ancillary Works	Tollgate and lighting	-	-	Maintenance facilities included

Technical Challenges

River Environment Challenges

River Width1km+ (wider in monsoon)

Water DepthUp to 20m+ (monsoon)

Flow Velocity3m/s+ (peak monsoon)

ScourSevere pier scour (up to 15m)

Construction Challenges

Work WindowDry season focus (Nov-Apr)

FoundationSteel pipe pile 1500mm dia. (60m+ depth)

TransportMarine transport of large girders

SafetyStrict river work safety control

Opportunities for Korean Companies

EPC Construction for Large Bridges

With a main span exceeding 300 meters, the Meghna Bridge project requires advanced long-span bridge engineering, including cable-stayed and steel composite girder technologies. Korean firms with experience on projects such as Incheon Bridge and Yeongjong Bridge hold strong reference credentials, and companies such as Korea Engineering Co & Construction have clear competitive potential.

Specialized Foundation and Substructure Works

Foundation construction in the Meghna River demands high-end execution capability because of deep water, strong currents, and steel pipe piles extending beyond 60 meters. Korean marine and port foundation expertise can be directly applied to substructure packages in this environment.

Exports of Steel Structures and Bridge Equipment

Major bridge materials and components, including stay cables, steel composite girders, steel pipe piles, bearings, and expansion joints, can be manufactured in Korea and exported to the project. Bridge-grade steel from leading Korean producers and specialized bridge equipment suppliers can meet international procurement standards.

Design and Construction Advisory Services

The project also offers opportunities in scour protection design, seismic design, and construction-stage stability analysis for a major river crossing. Korean engineering consultancies with bridge design experience can participate as technical advisors or consultants.

Project Participation Flow

Meghna Bridge Participation Process

Project Intelligence

JICA and RHD monitoring

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PQ Submission

Large-bridge references required

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Tender

Technical plus price evaluation

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Award

Technical weighting around 70%

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Execution

54-month construction period

Meghna Bridge is one of the representative infrastructure opportunities where Korean long-span bridge technology can be applied in Bangladesh. Because it sits on the country's main Dhaka-Chattogram logistics axis, the project combines high strategic value with meaningful prospects for Korean contractors, suppliers, and engineering advisors.

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Meghna Bridge Project