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Northern Greater Mekong Subregion Transport Network Improvement Project

Laos PDR

Borrower Lao PDR
Financing Type Public Sector
Instrument Project Loan
Focus Area Transportation
Approved 18.06.2008
Signed 12.03.2009
Status Completed
Loan Administrator ADB
Executing Agency Ministry of Communications & Transport
Co-financiers ADB, Korea, Australia, Government
OPEC Fund Contribution (US$m) 11.00
Total Project Cost (US$m) 76.60

The project area will encompass seven districts in Louangphrabang and Xaignabouri Provinces in northern Laos, two of the poorest regions in the country. Works will include the following:

  • improvement of some 367 km of Route 4 from Xiang Ngeun in the north to Nakha on the Thailand border
  • replacement/repair of culverts
  • installation of drainage works
  • construction of a bridge spanning the Mekong River and connecting the two provinces
  • rehabilitation of around 100km of rural access roads
  • implmentation of road maintenance schemes
  • resettlement of households affected by project works
Providing year-round access will help promote food security and improve living conditions for the beneficiary population.

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