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Mon, 03/07/2011 - 05:28
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Third Mekong River Bridge to officially open by November
VIENTIANE,MAR 04 (KPL) - Mr. Saysana, Director of the Third Lao-Thai Friendship Mekong River Bridge Construction Project in Khammouane province confirmed recently that the official inaugural ceremony of the 3rd Mekong bridge will be held on 11 November this year.
According to Mr. Saysana during his interview to the local media on 3 March, the construction of the bridge has so far completed by about 81.5% of all its total work and the pending work includes the installation of lights, traffic signs and the final touch of some intricate works.
Before the handover of the bridge, the Lao government are preparing a number of facilities for trade, investment, transport, tourism and services by establishing a special economic zone at the bridge head.
The authority of Khammouane province has already submitted a master plan on special economic zone to the government for consideration. Today, more than 10 private companies have applied for building five-star hotel, bars, restaurants, garment factories and some buildings for rent.
According to Mr. Saysana during his interview to the local media on 3 March, the construction of the bridge has so far completed by about 81.5% of all its total work and the pending work includes the installation of lights, traffic signs and the final touch of some intricate works.
Before the handover of the bridge, the Lao government are preparing a number of facilities for trade, investment, transport, tourism and services by establishing a special economic zone at the bridge head.
The authority of Khammouane province has already submitted a master plan on special economic zone to the government for consideration. Today, more than 10 private companies have applied for building five-star hotel, bars, restaurants, garment factories and some buildings for rent.
