A new bridge in Ecuador will improve transport connections in the country.
February 29, 2012
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A new bridge in Ecuador will improve transport connections in the country. The opening of this new structure is of note as it is the longest bridge in Ecuador. The Bahia de Caraquez-San Vicente road bridge cost some US$102 million to construct.
The Chinese Government is building a 100m long bridge over the Trishuli River that will improve connections from Nepal-China. The structure will be located in Rasuwaghadi and the project has been planned after both countries agreed a deal for this second friendship bridge. The bridge is expected to cost US$ 1.42 million and its construction is being funded by the Chinese Government. The new link will connect the Rasuwaghadi Highway with China and is expected to help develop cross-country trade and transport
The Danish government has shortlisted five consortia for construction of a new Storstrøm Bridge to replace an aging structure.
The cost of the bridge connecting the Danish islands of Zealand and Falstser amounts to nearly €563 million (US$625.7 million) and the bridge will be financed by the government's Infrastructure Fund.
Companies that qualified for the project are a joint venture consisting of Vinci Construction Grand ProjectsSAS, Hochtief Infrastructure GmbH and MT Højgaard; the consortium of St
Ecuador's Transport and Public Works Ministry will receive proposals for a 95km motorway between El Oro and Guayas provinces this month.
Seven firms are reportedly interested in building the motorway under a 30-year concession and work could start by the end of the year, according to a report in the Telegrafo newspaper.
The motorway will have three toll booths that each will charge US$1.50. (EUR 1.37) each. The winner will operate the concession for 30 years. The road will have a length of 95kms.
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