Thilamalé Bridge slips behind schedule as marine works stall
Marine works on the Thilamalé Bridge have slipped, pushing the expected completion date later in 2026.
By Ibrahim Nazim
Project
Thilamalé Bridge
under-constructionBehind scheduleMalé — Thilafushi
A multi-span bridge linking Malé with Villimalé, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi.
- Employer
- Ministry of Finance
- Contractor
- Afcons Infrastructure
- Financier
- Asian Development Bank
- Value
- USD 500 million
- Financing
- Concessional loan + grant
- Procurement
- Direct award
- Signed
- 2 Aug 2021
- Started
- 10 Jan 2022
- Expected completion
- 31 Dec 2026
Why it matters
The largest connectivity project in the greater Malé region, with significant geopolitical and fiscal weight.
Variations & delays
1 Oct 2025
Marine works delayed by weather and material supply; completion slipped.
Documents
- State Budget 2026Budget