Chinese-built bridge project in Cambodia starts underwater work

KANDAL, Cambodia, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese-built bridge project across Mekong River in Cambodia on Friday started underwater work here in the southeastern part of the capital Phnom Penh.

The 1.6-kilometer-long concrete bridge, along with a 2.1-kilometer-long connecting road, will be built by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the construction is expected to be completed in 48 months.

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