Freedom Bridge

Trade between Laos and Thailand is conducted by boat across the Mekong River. That will soon change with the opening of the Freedom Bridge in late December. The cost is being split between Laos and Thailand with financing by Japan! The bridge has been under construction for over two years and eight people have died during the construction. The bridge will be only the second bridge connecting the two countries. The picture below cannot capture the enormity of the bridge. At each end are huge buildings for immigration check points.