HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
Figure 2.12 Schematic Diagram for Plane Layout of Construction Site on Airport Island
2.3.4 Justifications
2.3.4.1 Justification for the location of bridge
The master plan of the Male’ urban region envisages that the Hulhumale, Hulhule, Male’,
Vilingilli, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi Island will be connected via a series of bridges. The
proposed location provides the smoothest connecting line between Male’ and Hulhule Island,
which is also in line with the overall conceptual road in the master plan.
One of the key factors in determining the landing point of the bridge is the ease in which traffic
can be assimilated into the local traffic. In this regard, Boduthakurufaanu Magu (on Male’ side)
offers the most practical landing point where large number of vehicles can be easily integrated
into Male’ traffic. Similarly, there is a limitation on the airport side due to the presence of the
runway and associated aviation restrictions. The only route available, at present, is to connect
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