A Chinese company will build the longest bridge in Central Asia in Tajikistan.

The Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan and the Chinese company Zhejiang Communications Construction Group Co Ltd have signed an agreement for the construction of a road bridge. It is reported that this bridge will become the longest in the region. The facility is expected to be commissioned within four years, the press service of the Ministry of Transport specifies.

On February 25, the Trend portal reported that the bridge will be built as part of the third phase of the implementation of the construction project for the road “Obigarm – Nurobod.” The bridge will be constructed over the Surkhab River, which flows through the Nurabad district.

The length of the bridge itself will be 920 meters, with access roads totaling 1500 meters.

The total cost of the project is 60 million dollars.

It is expected that the construction of the facility will continue for more than 4 years. The bridge is being built in accordance with modern road construction standards and with the participation of experienced foreign experts, including from South Korea.

The Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan emphasized that the construction could be completed ahead of schedule.

The ministry also highlighted that the construction of the bridge is of great importance for the economy of the republic, helping the country to exit a communication deadlock and turning it into a transit hub.

Zhejiang Communications Construction Group Co Ltd is a Chinese state corporation that is one of the world leaders in the design and construction of ports, roads, subways, airports, and other transport infrastructure.

The widespread presence of Chinese companies in Tajikistan raises concerns, as the country becomes increasingly dependent on foreign companies.

China is known for its construction of large projects on credit. In the event of non-payment of the loan, experts fear that China may demand land or resources as payment for the debt.