Construction of the Nam Se Don River bridge in Khong Se Don district, Salavanh Province, has officially resumed after being stalled for almost ten years, with authorities targeting completion within 2026. The project, which began in early 2015, was suspended in January 2017 and left partially completed for nearly a decade.
The bridge spans 210 metres and is 12.12 metres wide, including pedestrian walkways on both sides. As of the resumption, around 56.65 per cent of the structure has been completed. The remaining works include asphalt paving of access roads, concrete works at the approaches, installation of railings, drainage systems, erosion protection, and other finishing components. The cost of the outstanding construction is estimated at more than LAK34 billion (about USD1.57 million).
During a site inspection on December 31, 2025, Leklai Sivilay, Minister of Public Works and Transport, stressed that the project must be completed strictly in line with approved technical designs and standards. He also urged provincial authorities and contractors to strengthen coordination and accelerate implementation to ensure the long-delayed bridge is completed on schedule in 2026, improving connectivity and safety for local communities.