Infrastructure in the province was badly affected by conflict and the new bridges will contribute to a rehabilitation programme. The funding will be used for design work for the Panichchankeni Causeway and a bridge on the A15 (Batticaloa-Trincomalee) road and for four other bridges including a crossing of the Mundeni River.

The project will be implemented by the Road Development Authority under the supervision of the Ministry of Highways & Road Development.