New bridge known as 'Danube Bridge 2', linking the cities of Vidin in Bulgaria and Calafat in Romania, was officially opened on 14 June 2013. The total length of the bridge is 3598 м of which 1791 metres are above the river, which makes it the longest bridge, rising on 43 m above the Danube River. The Danube Bridge 2 will ease the traveling from Southeast Europe and the Middle East to Western Europe.