The Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge over the Mekong connects Mukdahan Province in Thailand with Savannakhet in Laos. The bridge is 1600 meters (1.0 mi) long and 12 meters (39 ft) wide, with two traffic lanes.People's Daily, 2nd Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge officially opens, 20 December 2006
Traffic on the bridge drives on the right, as in Laos, while traffic in Thailand drives on the left; the lane-change is on the Thai side.
History
Bridge construction began on 21 March 2004. Supports and spans were constructed on shore, then moved out onto pylons in the river by crane.
The total cost was about 2.5 billion baht (US$70 million), funded largely by a Japanese loan. An opening ceremony was held on 19 December 2006, and the bridge opened to the general public on 9 January 2007.
See also First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge Third Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge Fourth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge Transportation in Laos Transport in Thailand List of international bridges
References
External links Bridge Failure Database