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Takhmao Bridge

The Cambodia-China Friendship Takhmao Bridge is an 855 m bridge that crosses the Bassac River in Phnom Penh. [1] Funded from China, the Ta Khmao Bridge was constructed between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2015. [2] It was inaugurated on August 2, 2015. [3]

The two-lane bridge connects National Road 1 and National Road 2. [3]

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References

  1. "Work on 4th Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge almost completed - Xinhua - English.news.cn". xinhuanet.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  2. The Cambodia Herald. Cambodia-China friendship Ta Khmao bridge inaugurates
  3. 1 2 PM Inaugurates Bridge in Takhmau City

Coordinates: 11°28′07″N104°57′37″E / 11.4686°N 104.9602°E / 11.4686; 104.9602