China-Laos railway bridge completes closure over Yuanjiang River

(ECNS)--The closure of the main section of the Yuanjiang Railway Bridge has been complete.

This bridge is considered one of the more challenging projects on the China-Laos railway.

The bridge girder spans a record 249 meters.

Designed to be over 832 meters long, it is supported by six piers, with the tallest standing at 154 meters.

The railway is scheduled to be completed and open to traffic in December 2021.