Kizuna bridge, Steel bridge across Mekong River in Kampong Cham, Cambodia.
The Kizuna Bridge carries road traffic across the Mekong at Kampong Cham over a length of 1,500 metres. It was built between 1999 and 2001 with a $56-million grant from the Japanese government, and its opening linked eastern and western Cambodia by road for the first time.
The bridge was financed by the Japanese government and opened in December 2001 as Cambodia's first crossing over the Mekong. The project marked an important turning point for regional infrastructure and land connections.
The bridge symbolizes close cooperation between Japan and Cambodia, with its name meaning connection or bond in Japanese. This reflects the friendship and partnership between the two nations.
The bridge is accessible during daylight hours for cars, motorcycles, and pedestrians, significantly improving connections across the province. Walkways on both sides make it safe to cross on foot.
At its opening, around 10000 people gathered to celebrate this milestone. Shortly after its completion, it briefly held the title of Cambodia's longest bridge before another project surpassed it.
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