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​Much-awaited bridge in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta opens​

​Much-awaited bridge in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta opens​

Monday, May 28, 2018, 18:20 GMT+7
The Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, is seen the aerial perspective. Photo: Tuoi Tre
The Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, is seen the aerial perspective. Photo: Tuoi Tre
A bird’s eye view of part of the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
A bird’s eye view of part of the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Children pose for photos before the inauguration of the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Children pose for photos before the inauguration of the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Men sit near a makeshift beverage stand to wait for the opening of the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Men sit near a makeshift beverage stand to wait for the opening of the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Residents wait to ride on the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Residents wait to ride on the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Riders move their motorbikes away to wait for the Cao Lanh Bridge opens in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Riders move their motorbikes away to wait for the Cao Lanh Bridge opens in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Adults and children stand on the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Adults and children stand on the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Local people wait at the foot of the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Local people wait at the foot of the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Officials step to a ribbon cutting location on the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Officials step to a ribbon cutting location on the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cao Lanh Bridge is seen in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cao Lanh Bridge is seen in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Adults and children stand on the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Adults and children stand on the Cao Lanh Bridge in Dong Thap Province, Vietnam, May 27, 2018. Photo: Tuoi Tre

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