$280 million price tag for Panama Canal bridge

A third bridge crossing the Panama Canal could cost up to US$280 million according to the initial parameters set out in the tender for the project's construction.
March 5, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A third bridge crossing the Panama Canal could cost up to US$280 million according to the initial parameters set out in the tender for the project's construction.

The 5km cable-stayed crossing will have two lanes in each direction and sit 75m above the water level at the Atlantic Ocean end of the canal.

The ACP canal authority has also ruled out the possible construction of a tunnel under the canal.

The tender is set to be published in early 2012.
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