Sekong Bridge Explained

Bridge Name:Sekong Bridge
Official Name:1st Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge
Also Known As:Sekong Bridge
Crosses:Sekong River
Length:1,056 m
Open:April 29, 2008

The Sekong Bridge is a bridge on the Sekong River near the town of Stung Treng that was opened in 2008. Construction of the bridge was funded by an interest-free loan from the Chinese Government.

The Sekong Bridge links Stung Treng Province to National Road No.7 (AH11) that goes all the way from Skuon to Luang Prabang in Laos.

Construction

On November 18, 2004, a ceremony was held in Stung Treng Province for the construction of the Sekong Bridge and National Road No.7. The bridge was built on the Sekong River by Shanghai Construction Group General Co.[1]

Inauguration

On April 29, 2008, a ceremony was held that inaugurated the Sekong Bridge, along with National Road No.7.[2]

References

13.5376°N 105.9903°W

Notes and References

  1. https://china.aiddata.org/projects/32077
  2. https://china.aiddata.org/projects/38851