Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Construction of a bridge crossing over the Tumannaya River is beginning in Primorsky Krai. The automobile bridge will connect Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Currently, only a railway bridge and air traffic operate between Russia and the DPRK. The automobile bridge will increase cargo traffic and develop passenger transportation.
The total length of the bridge crossing (with access roads) is 4.7 km. The length of the bridge itself is 1 km. The length of the Russian side is 424 m, the Korean side is 581 m. The width of the bridge is 7 m (two traffic lanes).
Estimated construction time is one and a half years.
A vehicle checkpoint will be set up near the bridge crossing.
Mikhail Mishustin’s speech at the ceremony to mark the start of construction of a road bridge across the Tumannaya River
Speech by Mikhail Mishustin:
Dear Comrade Pak Tae-sung! Dear Colleagues! Dear Friends!
I am pleased to welcome you to a significant event – the ceremony to begin construction of a road bridge across the Tumannaya River at the junction of the borders of the Russian Federation and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
This is a truly significant stage for Russian-Korean relations. Its significance goes far beyond a simple engineering task. It symbolizes our common desire to strengthen friendly, good-neighborly relations, and to increase interregional cooperation. We are creating a reliable foundation for closer cooperation, a path for open and fruitful dialogue, the rapprochement of our peoples, an increase in the number of trips, meetings, exchange of new impressions, and acquaintance with the history and traditions of Russia and North Korea.
Last year, Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un signed a fundamental interstate Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This document secured the entry of our relations to a new qualitative level that meets the requirements of the time, and created the necessary conditions for launching mutually beneficial joint projects.
Of course, the key priority for us is the construction of a bridge crossing, through which year-round automobile traffic will go. Currently, the only operating route is the railway connection along the Druzhby Bridge across the Tumannaya River. But its capabilities are no longer sufficient.
The future bridge is of particular importance for the Russian Far Eastern Federal District, and above all for Primorsky Krai, where additional opportunities will appear for businesses and local residents. The transport and logistics infrastructure will begin to develop more actively.
Another route that will be laid here will allow entrepreneurs to significantly increase the volume of transportation and reduce transportation costs, will ensure reliable and stable supplies of various products, which will contribute to the expansion of trade and economic cooperation between our countries. And of course, good prospects will open up for tourism.
Dear friends!
Mikhail Mishustin and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the DPRK Pak Thae-song took part in the ceremony to start construction of a road bridge across the Tumannaya River
Mikhail Mishustin and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the DPRK Pak Thae-song took part in the ceremony to start construction of a road bridge across the Tumannaya River
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Mikhail Mishustin and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the DPRK Pak Thae-song took part in the ceremony to start construction of a road bridge across the Tumannaya River
I cannot help but separately mention everyone who makes a significant contribution to the implementation of this project, who participated in the preparation of the design documentation. These are builders, engineers, workers, specialists of many professions on both sides of the border.
You have months of intense and difficult work ahead of you. We are counting on your experience, work and initiative, which will allow us to do everything efficiently and on time.
I am convinced that the new bridge will become a lasting symbol of peace and good-neighborliness between Russia and the DPRK.
I wish you all success. Thank you for your attention.
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