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New bridge to connect Argentina with Paraguay

Plans are being made for a new bridge to connect Clarinda in Argentina with Puerto Falcon in Paraguay. The bridge will span the Pilcomayo River, the longest tributary of the Paraguay River and it will connect Highway 11 in Argentina with Highway 12 in Paraguay, close to its capital, Asuncion. The new bridge is needed as the current structure is over 50 years old and is becoming unable to cope adequately with traffic demands. Both countries will fund the construction of the new bridge, which will help to dev
July 21, 2016 Read time: 1 min

Plans are being made for a new bridge to connect Clarinda in Argentina with Puerto Falcon in Paraguay. The bridge will span the Pilcomayo River, the longest tributary of the Paraguay River and it will connect Highway 11 in Argentina with Highway 12 in Paraguay, close to its capital, Asuncion. The new bridge is needed as the current structure is over 50 years old and is becoming unable to cope adequately with traffic demands. Both countries will fund the construction of the new bridge, which will help to develop trade and transport between the two nations.

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