China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) is to build the second road bridge in Hengqing, China. A total of US$385.32 million has been budgeted for the two year build. On completion, the bridge will span 6.58km.
October 3, 2012
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2661 China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) is to build the second road bridge in Hengqing, China.
A total of US$385.32 million has been budgeted for the two year build. On completion, the bridge will span 6.58km.
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