Tajik–Afghan Friendship Bridge

The Tajik-Afghan Friendship Bridge extends 135 meters across the Panj River, linking the regions of Darvaz in Tajikistan with Badakhshan in Afghanistan.

The bridge construction, completed in 2004, received funding support from the Aga Khan Development Network, the United States government, and Norway for 500,000 USD.

Every Saturday, Afghan merchants travel to the market on the Tajik side without requiring visas, creating regular opportunities for cross-border commerce.

The structure supports both pedestrian passage and vehicle traffic up to 25 metric tonnes, facilitating essential transportation between the two neighboring countries.

The bridge represents the second of five crossings built over the Panj River to connect previously isolated communities in northern Badakhshan.

Location: Qal'ai Khumb

Inception: July 6, 2004

Official opening: July 6, 2004

Length: 135 m

Part of: Afghanistan–Tajikistan border

GPS coordinates: 38.45330,70.82720

Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:50