New bridge and highway for Laos

Key infrastructure projects planned by the government in Laos will help improve the country’s transport connectivity. Heuangsy Construction is to rebuild a 132km road connecting Xanakham with Hinheup in a deal worth some US$168 million signed with the government. The project includes building a new border checkpoint at Vang as well as work to 19 bridges, and links to the Road No13 North and National Highway No11. Another key project being funded by the Laos Government is the $13.75 million bridge over the M
January 31, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Key infrastructure projects planned by the government in Laos will help improve the country’s transport connectivity. Heuangsy Construction is to rebuild a 132km road connecting Xanakham with Hinheup in a deal worth some US$168 million signed with the government. The project includes building a new border checkpoint at Vang as well as work to 19 bridges, and links to the Road No13 North and National Highway No11. Another key project being funded by the Laos Government is the $13.75 million bridge over the Mekong River at Khokkhoador-Nasak, which will connect Vientiane and Xayaboury, and is due for completion in 2015.

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