The installation work of second span of the Padma Bridge began at the Jajira point in Shariatpur on Saturday morning.
The work of Padma Multipurpose Bridge became visible with the installation of a 150-metre first span on the pillars 37 and 38 on October 30.
The first span of the bridge was installed on September 30 last year.
The construction work of the long-cherished Padma Bridge started in December in 2015. It is expected to be completed by December next year.
The 6.15-km bridge will have a total of 41 spans, each 150 meters long.
UNB said citing the engineers concerned, a total of 41 spans will be installed on 42 concrete pillars.