GMS: East-West Corridor Project Coordination - Lao PDR and Viet Nam
Details
Project |
29271-012 |
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Type |
TA |
Sector |
Transport |
Country |
Regional |
Start |
1999 |
End |
2006 |
Status |
Closed |
Last Edited |
05 Jul 2021 |
Project Description
The objectives of the TA are to (i) coordinate and monitor the implementation of the transport infrastructure investments, primarily the second international bridge on the Mekong River, the improvement and rehabilitation of Road 9 in Lao PDR and Viet Nam, the resealing of Highway 1 in Viet Nam and the upgrading of Da Nang port in Viet Nam; (ii) establish appropriate operation and maintenance arrangements for the Mekong River Bridge and Road 9 in Lao PDR; and (iii) investigate and promote the prospects for private participation in the operation and maintenance of the Project facilities, including the Mekong River Bridge.
Progress
(as of March 2021)
Project closed
News and Multimedia
The East-West Economic Corridor Project's objective is to create a road transport corridor linking north-east Thailand through Lao PDR to Da Nang Port in Viet Nam. Technicians and workers assembling electronic products in one of the factories inside the Savan Park Special Economic Zone in Savannakhet. The growth of industry and cross-border trade are bringing jobs to the area. ADB supported the training of Lao officials to manage the zone and promote its attractions to foreigner investors.
Source: ADB Flickr
The East-West Economic Corridor Project's objective is to create a road transport corridor linking north-east Thailand through Lao PDR to Da Nang Port in Viet Nam. Technicians and workers assembling electronic products in one of the factories inside the Savan Park Special Economic Zone in Savannakhet. The growth of industry and cross-border trade are bringing jobs to the area. ADB supported the training of Lao officials to manage the zone and promote its attractions to foreigner investors.
Source: ADB Flickr
The East-West Economic Corridor Project's objective is to create a road transport corridor linking north-east Thailand through Lao PDR to Da Nang Port in Viet Nam. Technicians and workers assembling electronic products in one of the factories inside the Savan Park Special Economic Zone in Savannakhet. The growth of industry and cross-border trade are bringing jobs to the area. ADB supported the training of Lao officials to manage the zone and promote its attractions to foreigner investors.
Source: ADB Flickr
The East-West Economic Corridor Project's objective is to create a road transport corridor linking north-east Thailand through Lao PDR to Da Nang Port in Viet Nam. Technicians and workers assembling electronic products in one of the factories inside the Savan Park Special Economic Zone in Savannakhet. The growth of industry and cross-border trade are bringing jobs to the area. ADB supported the training of Lao officials to manage the zone and promote its attractions to foreigner investors.
Source: ADB Flickr
The East-West Economic Corridor Project's objective is to create a road transport corridor linking north-east Thailand through Lao PDR to Da Nang Port in Viet Nam. Aerial view of the border check point on the Lao side of the Mekong River. On the horizon is the second ThaiâLao Friendship Bridge which connects Mukdahan Province in Thailand with Savannakhet in Lao PDR.
Source: ADB Flickr
The East-West Economic Corridor Project's objective is to create a road transport corridor linking north-east Thailand through Lao PDR to Da Nang Port in Viet Nam. Trucks and othe vehicles passing through the Second ThaiâLao Friendship Bridge over the Mekong river which connects Mukdahan Province in Thailand with Savannakhet in Lao PDR. The bridge is 1600 meters long and 12 meters wide, with two traffic lanes. Constructed in 2004, the bridge opened in 2009.
Source: ADB Flickr
The East-West Economic Corridor Project's objective is to create a road transport corridor linking north-east Thailand through Lao PDR to Da Nang Port in Viet Nam. Trucks and other vehicles crossing the border check point on the Lao side of the Mekong River through the Second ThaiâLao Friendship Bridge which connects Mukdahan Province in Thailand with Savannakhet in Lao PDR. The bridge is 1600 meters long and 12 meters wide, with two traffic lanes. Constructed in 2004, the bridge opened in 2009.
Source: ADB Flickr
The East-West Economic Corridor Project's objective is to create a road transport corridor linking north-east Thailand through Lao PDR to Da Nang Port in Viet Nam. Aerial view of trucks and other vehicles crossing the border check point on the Lao side of the Mekong River through the Second ThaiâLao Friendship Bridge which connects Mukdahan Province in Thailand with Savannakhet in Lao PDR.
Source: ADB Flickr
The East-West Economic Corridor Project's objective is to create a road transport corridor linking north-east Thailand through Lao PDR to Da Nang Port in Viet Nam. The border check point on the Lao side of the Mekong River.
Source: ADB Flickr
The East-West Economic Corridor Project's objective is to create a road transport corridor linking north-east Thailand through Lao PDR to Da Nang Port in Viet Nam. Border check point on the Lao side of the Mekong River. Laos and Thailand are now linked by âFriendship Bridge IIâ completed in 2007. Beginning of the East-West Corridor (Route 9 connecting Laos and Vietnam).
Source: ADB Flickr
The East-West Economic Corridor Project's objective is to create a road transport corridor linking north-east Thailand through Lao PDR to Da Nang Port in Viet Nam. Border check point on the Lao side of the Mekong River. Laos and Thailand are now linked by âFriendship Bridge IIâ completed in 2007. Beginning of the East-West Corridor (Route 9 connecting Laos and Vietnam).
Source: ADB Flickr
- Increased economic cooperation and trade facilitation between and among Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam.
- Reduced transport costs by 17-33%.
- Reduced travel time by 100 minutes.
- Increased rural incomes and employment opportunities in the project influence areas.
- Increased cross-border movement of freight and passengers.