Third Lao-Thai Friendship Mekong River Bridge

Third Mekong River Bridge to officially open by November

(KPL) Mr. Saysana, Director of the Third Lao-Thai Friendship Mekong River Bridge Construction Project in Khammouane province (wikipedia) confirmed recently that the official inaugural ceremony of the 3rd Mekong bridge will be held on 11 November this year.

According to Mr. Saysana during his interview to the local media on 3 March, the construction of the bridge has so far completed by about 81.5% of all its total work and the pending work includes the installation of lights, traffic signs and the final touch of some intricate works.

Before the handover of the bridge, the Lao government are preparing a number of facilities for trade, investment, transport, tourism and services by establishing a special economic zone at the bridge head.

The authority of Khammouane province has already submitted a master plan on special economic zone to the government for consideration. Today, more than 10 private companies have applied for building five-star hotel, bars, restaurants, garment factories and some buildings for rent.

태국과 라오스를 연결하는 3번째 다리이다. 태국의 낙콘파놈을 통해 라오스로 건너갈수 있다고 한다. 더 활발한 경제, 사회적 교류가 있었으면 한다.