China-Maldives Friendship Bridge brings convenience for locals

CONVENIENT SEA CROSSING

The 2-km-long bridge, inaugurated on Aug 30 last year, is an iconic project of the Maldives and China in co-building the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. The bridge makes it possible for locals and tourists to travel between the two islands within five minutes.

Aisha, who lives in Hulhumale, a reclaimed island developed for housing complex northeast of Hulhule and Male, takes a ride on her father's motorcycle every morning to her school in Male.

"Reaching school in 10 minutes is impossible before the bridge was opened to traffic," she said.

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