New Krungthep Bridge, Bangkok, Thailand
Key Data:
Completion
1999
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Cost
Baht 1.1bn ($25.5m)
Length
3.6km (roadway length)
Key Players:
Sponsor
Public Works Department, Ministry of the Interior, Thai Government
Designer
Aas-Jakobsen
Lead contractor
Consortium of Ed. Züblin AG, Wayss & Freytag AG and Sino-Thai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.
Engineering
Norconsult International A.S., Pacific Architects & Engineers Co. Ltd., Span Co. Ltd. and K.S. Consultant Co. Ltd.
Finance
Bridge financed 55% by a ¥7,546 million loan over 25 years at 3% from the Japan Bank For International Cooperation, remaining 45% provided by the Thai Government
