Atlas Corridor
Component

Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge

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Cities

Bueng Kan
Thailand

Distance

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Cost

$128m
$128,000,000

Phases

underConstruction, 2025

Objective

Description

This bridge will connect Amphoe Muang, Bungkane Province (Thailand) and Muong Paksan, Bolikhamxay Province (Lao PDR). It will facilitate transport of goods and passengers from northeastern Thailand to central Lao PDR and central Viet Nam via NR8.

Finance

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$88000000 investment
Government of Thailand Government
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$40000000 loan
Neighbouring Countries Economic Cooperation Agency Development bank