DIYALA, Iraq – A groundbreaking ceremony took place in the Diyala province of Iraq Nov. 17 in order to observe the beginning of construction on a new bridge adjacent to the town of Muqdadiyah.
Connecting the communities of Jaq Jaq and Muqdadiyah, the bridge will enable local farmers to commerce across a local canal in order to sell their goods in both towns.
“The beginning of this construction project will make an enormous impact on both communities,” said 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division spokesman Maj. Chris Hyde. "This new beginning should support rapid economic development for many people; when complete, the bridge will be a shining beacon of progress for the people of Diyala.”
New bridge to be built in Diyala
Multi-National Division – North PAO
DIYALA, Iraq – A groundbreaking ceremony took place in the Diyala province of Iraq Nov. 17 in order to observe the beginning of construction on a new bridge adjacent to the town of Muqdadiyah.
Connecting the communities of Jaq Jaq and Muqdadiyah, the bridge will enable local farmers to commerce across a local canal in order to sell their goods in both towns.
“The beginning of this construction project will make an enormous impact on both communities,” said 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division spokesman Maj. Chris Hyde. "This new beginning should support rapid economic development for many people; when complete, the bridge will be a shining beacon of progress for the people of Diyala.”
