Vilimale’- Gulhifalhu linked under Thilamale’ Bridge project

The islands of Vilimale’ and Gulhifalhu were officially linked under the Thilamale’ Bridge project on Friday, marking another milestone in the project.

In a post on X, Infrastructure Dr. Abdulla Muththalib announced the successful linkage of the final segment linking Vilimale’ and Gulhifalhu. He described the development as a significant milestone in the project.

The Minister congratulated Indian contractor Afcons Infrastructure, consulting firm Arup, and the project team at the Ministry. He also expressed appreciation to the Government of India for its continued support and thanked all those involved in the project.

Another significant milestone as the final segment of the bridge between Villimalé and Gulhifalhu was erected today, joining the two islands and bringing us closer to a more connected future. Congratulations to AFCONS, Arup and the MIHUD team on this achievement. My sincere thanks to the Government of India for its invaluable support, and to everyone whose hard work and dedication made this milestone possible. ???????????????? @HCIMaldives @AFCONSOfficial @MIHUDmv

— Abdulla Muththalib (@muththo) October 30, 2026

The Greater Male’ Connectivity Project (GMCP), widely known as the ‘Thilamale’ Bridge Project’, is the largest infrastructure development project in Maldivian history.

Financed through a USD 500 million package from India comprising grants and a Line of Credit, the project aims to connect Male’, Vilimale’, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi through a 6.74-kilometre network of bridges and causeways.

Superstructure work on the Male’-Vilimale’ section of the project was completed last August.

Following the milestone, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu expressed hope that the Thilamale’ Bridge, linking Male’, Vilimale’, Thilafushi and Gulhifalhu, would be fully completed within approximately one year.