Tajikistan–Afghanistan bridge at Panji Poyon, International bridge over Panj River, between Panji Poyon and Sherkhan Bandar, Tajikistan and Afghanistan
The steel and concrete structure spans 672 meters across the Panj River with two vehicle lanes and a total width of 11.6 meters.
The Italian company Rizzani de Eccher constructed this bridge in 2007 with funding from the US Army Corps of Engineers at a cost of 40 million dollars.
The bridge marks a crossing point between Central Asian nations, connecting different communities through regular trade and transportation networks.
This connection allows vehicles weighing up to 25 metric tonnes to cross between Tajikistan and Afghanistan, supporting regional commerce and travel.
The structure stands at coordinates 37.1946°N and 68.6053°E, representing one of the few permanent crossings along the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border.
Inception: 2007
Official opening: August 26, 2007
Part of: Afghanistan–Tajikistan border
GPS coordinates: 37.19460,68.60530
Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:50
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