Agreement for Thailand-Myanmar bridge project

An agreement has been made between the authorities in Thailand and Myanmar concerning a new bridge that will link the two countries. The bridge will span the Moei River. The project will cost over US$44 million and includes the bridge as well as border checkpoint buildings. Connecting roads are also included in the project, which is being handled by Thailand's Highways Department. The construction work should take around 24 months. Once complete, this new route will form part of an east-west link from Myanm
September 16, 2015 Read time: 1 min
An agreement has been made between the authorities in Thailand and Myanmar concerning a new bridge that will link the two countries. The bridge will span the Moei River. The project will cost over US$44 million and includes the bridge as well as border checkpoint buildings. Connecting roads are also included in the project, which is being handled by Thailand's Highways Department. The construction work should take around 24 months. Once complete, this new route will form part of an east-west link from Myanmar via Thailand and Laos to Vietnam.
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