Despite gaining independence, they were unable to repair the damaged Inwa Bridge

On April 3, 1942, after the heavy bombing of Mandalay by the Japanese Air Force, General William Stin of the British Army, in 1942, On April 30th, 1 minute before 12 o’clock, Sagaing Bridge was destroyed by mines and retreated along Myitkyina Road. As a result, bridge nos. (7) and (8) were broken and damaged in the river.

Despite gaining independence, they were unable to repair the damaged Inwa Bridge.