Mekong Bridge at Bungkan-Paksan (Thailand Part)

Details

Project TBD
Related Projects -
Type Loan
Sector Transport
Country Thailand
Start 2019
End -
Status Ongoing
Last Edited 05 Jul 2021

Funding

US$('000) 88,000

Project Description

This bridge will connect Amphoe Muang, Bungkane Province (Thailand) and Muong Paksan, Bolikhamxay Province (Lao PDR). It will facilitate transport of goods and passengers from northeastern Thailand to central Lao PDR and central Viet Nam via NR8.




Progress (as of March 2021)

Ongoing. The Cabinet approved the project on 4 June 2019. Construction Agreement signed on 14 June 2019. Both countries are preparing for construction. The project is under the procurement process.

Contacts

Contact 1
Contact Name Bureau of International Highways Cooperation, Department of Highways Tel: (+66) 2354 6901
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Contact 2
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News and Multimedia


  • https://www.greatermekong.org/construction-fifth-thai-lao-friendship-bridge-begins